# N532SB: 1990 Oconnor Douglas J SNO-BIRD XL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Oconnor Douglas J SNO-BIRD XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/oconnor-douglas-j-sno-bird-xl) (registry code 13015CE, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1
- Year built: 1990
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 30, 1991
- Certificate issued: August 2, 1989
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A6B96D
- Registered owner: [Oconnor Douglas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCONNOR%20DOUGLAS%20J)
- Location: [San Angelo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Angelo)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 31.5087° N, 100.6487° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76901, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=532SB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N532SB

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Oconnor Douglas J SNO-BIRD XL)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## 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 DEN93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA003), Oct 10, 1992: O'Connor SNO-BIRD XL (N532SB), Bryan, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: DELAMINATION OF THE RUDDER LEADING EDGE AND SUBSEQUENT JAMMING OF THE RUDDER.

## 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 19921010041469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921010041469A), Oct 10, 1992: Amtr SNOBIRDXL (N532SB), Bryan, TX, Substantial damage. Lost control in hovering sideward movement. Rudder delaminated and jammed. Bent rudder horn to stop spin. Crashed.

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Oconnor Douglas J SNO-BIRD XL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/oconnor-douglas-j-sno-bird-xl/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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