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N55AD

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1977 Arctic S-1B2 · Lycoming 0-320 series

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Registered owner
Schrage Rodney L
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
1006
Year built
1977
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
March 4, 1980
Certificate issued
May 6, 2011
Expires
May 31, 2027
Mode S code
A6FD16
Arctic S-1B2Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 15 registeredTCDS A-754Airframe · Arctic S-1B2TCDS E-274Engine · Lycoming 0-320 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-320 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 40

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1964In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 9

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ANC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBig Lake, AKThe flight instructor's failure to insure that the carburetor heat was activated by the dual student following a simulated loss of engine power, which resulted in carburetor ice and the actual loss of engine power during a descent. A factor associated with…Apr 23, 2004 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeluga River, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were the soft terrain and the pilot's lack of experience in off-airport operations.May 26, 1990 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHartman River, AKThe pilot had just taken off from a sand bar. During climb-out on the downwind leg, he felt the engine was not producing the proper power because the airspeed was dropping and the climb had stopped. He made a left turn and crash landed on the sand bar to…Aug 24, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 4

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20040422006389ASfl Final Approach · Willow, AK(-23) First instructional flight for student pilot. During simulated engine failure recovery, engine failed to respond. No suitable landing area available within gliding distance. Instructor flew aircraft into trees to avoid a building. Both occupants…Apr 22, 2004 · Substantial damageIncident 19940731020009ILevel Off Touchdown · Farwell, AKNarrative: on 7-31-94, at approximately 5:30 p.m. AKDT, private pilot james l. ferguson was landing his Arctic tern, N55AD, on an unimproved landing area on the post river, (ptarmigan pass) located 10 NM southeast of Farwell, AK when he encountered a gust of…Jul 31, 1994 · Minor damageAccident 19900525018259ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Beluga River, AKLanding on a sandbar wheel hit a soft spot. Aircraft nosed over. Bent lift struts.May 25, 1990 · Substantial damageAccident 19880823037769AIn Traffic Pattern-Circling · Hartman River, AKStalled aircraft during a climbing turnout after takeoff.Aug 23, 1988 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N55ADGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Arctic S-1B2 aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 123

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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