# N44848: 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3) (registry code 6120202, 2 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming R680](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680) (registry code 41540) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-2-569](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-2-569) (Naval Aircraft Factory), [TCDS ATC 42 Textron Lycoming](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2042%20Textron%20Lycoming) (Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 4477 - Year built: 1941 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: June 4, 1986 - Certificate issued: September 23, 2019 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A56B5A - Registered owner: [Flabob Airport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLABOB%20AIRPORT%20LLC) - Location: [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 33.9975° N, 117.4408° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92509, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=44848 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44848 From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3) - [AD 60-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-06): Control Stick · Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 ### Matched by engine (Lycoming R680) - [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012 - [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004 - [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996 - [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991 - [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025), Oct 26, 2008: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44848), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20081026851969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081026851969A), Oct 26, 2008: Naval N3N3 (N44848), Rialto, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On takeoff at Rialto airport, CA, aircraft lost power, momentarily coming back on and then engine completely stalled out, no backfiring noted. Aircraft… ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR 2003FA0001125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001125), Oct 23, 2003: SCREW. LOOSE. SB NR 126, 4/1/46, HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH. KNUCKLE PINS HAD BACKED OUT OF THE MASTER ROD AND HAD BEEN MACHING INTO THE CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE WAS BEING REPAIRED ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (19) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC - [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations - [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01736SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01736SE): ONE-ONLY: Installation of a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engine, a Hamilton Standard propeller having a 2D30 hub and 6101A -12 to -18 blades and a Hamilton Standard 1A2G5 propeller governor. Kahle Jack - [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA2551NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2551NM): Modification of lower forward fuselage. Ray Pool Dusters INC - [STC SA2358NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2358NM): Installation of wing fabric with teh use of Marson Rivets ABL-4-2A per Country Estates Mobile Home sales Photographs. Country Estates Mobile Home Sales - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming R680) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC ## Related - Other Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3/aircraft.md - The Lycoming R680 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.