# N45018: 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: 2744 - Year built: 1941 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, commuter - Airworthiness date: October 2, 1997 - Certificate issued: March 5, 2018 - Expires: March 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A574B8 - Registered owner: [Cook Randal J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20RANDAL%20J) - Location: [Newland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Newland) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 36.0219° N, 81.9424° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28657, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=45018 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45018 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 (2) 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 MIA98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA027), Nov 18, 1997: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45018), Spruce Pine, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional… - [NTSB SEA80DYM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM31), Apr 28, 1980: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45018), Pendleton, OR, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 19971118034189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971118034189A), Nov 18, 1997: Naval N3N3 (N45018), Spruce Pine, NC, Substantial damage. Approach was too fast touched down late applied brakes hard. Skidded off runway nosed over bottom of embankment. (.4)while on final approach 20 mph above the… - [Accident 19800428010559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800428010559A), Apr 28, 1980: Naval N3N3 (N45018), Pendleton, OR, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel while returning to home base. Landed in plowed field. Nosed over. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## 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.