# N62724: 1958 North American SNJ-5

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [North American SNJ-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5) (registry code 6400418, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016)
- Serial number: 43724
- Year built: 1958
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: May 20, 1960
- Certificate issued: March 5, 2008
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A832F9
- Registered owner: [Gaipa Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAIPA%20AIRCRAFT%20INC)
- Location: [Saint Joseph, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saint%20Joseph)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 42.0543° N, 86.4631° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 49085, 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=62724
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62724

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R1340 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (North American SNJ-5)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R1340 series)

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 NYC80FHJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHJ19), Jul 24, 1980: N American SNJ (N62724), Farmingdale, NY, 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.

- [Incident 20000605028039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000605028039I), Jun 5, 2000: Namer SNJ5 (N62724), Utica, MI, Minor damage. (23)After landing, during roll out, the right landing gear slowly retracted and the aircraft came to rest on the right wing tip. Reason for failure was spilt…
- [Accident 19800724030689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800724030689A), Jul 24, 1980: Namer SNJ5C (N62724), Farmingdale, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot unlocked the tailwheel on landing roll. Lost directional control.

## 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 20000809SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000809SH007), Jun 5, 2000: LINE. FRACTURED. ALUMINUM LINE FRACTURED (SPLIT) APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH IN LENGTH LONGITUDINALLY NEXT TO UNION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. (X)

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other North American SNJ-5 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R1340 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series.md

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