# N636SW: 1965 Piper PA-24-260 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper PA-24-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260) (registry code 7102406, 4 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 244213 - Year built: 1965 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Certificate issued: November 12, 2013 - Expires: November 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A855AB - Registered owner: [Bertling Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERTLING%20KEITH%20A) - Location: [Crosby, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Crosby) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 29.9329° N, 95.0572° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77532, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=636SW - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N636SW From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 30 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-24-260) - [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2015-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-24-05): PLACARDS AND MARKINGS; Interior Placards · Piper PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 7 more. Effective Jan 12, 2016 - [AD 2012-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-06): Flight Controls · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Oct 22, 2012 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 99-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-09): Induction Air Filter · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and 20 more. Effective Mar 19, 1999 - [AD 97-01-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-01-R1): Main Gear Sidebrace Stud · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 10 more. Effective Dec 8, 1998 - [AD 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997 - [AD 94-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-10): Stabilizer Torque Tube · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1994 - [AD 91-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-21-09): Air Induction System · Piper PA-24-260. Effective Nov 29, 1991 - [AD 83-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-19-03): Lower Spar Cap Inspection · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Sep 30, 1983 - [AD 82-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-01-R1): Placard Near Flap Actuator · Leading edge cuffs, stall fences, stall strips drooped… (Sierra Industries STC SA2312WE or SA2495WE). Effective Apr 7, 1983 - [AD 79-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-20-10): Piper Kit 763 893 · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Oct 4, 1979 - [AD 77-13-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-21): Prevent Landing Gear Collapse · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 1977 - [AD 77-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-09-10): Electric Trim Switch · Piper PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24-260 and 6 more. Effective May 12, 1977 - [AD 77-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-08-01): Aileron Spar Cracks · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Apr 18, 1977 - [AD 76-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-19-07): Stabilator Weight Assembly · Piper PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Sep 29, 1976 - [AD 75-27-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-08): Torque Tube Bearing Fittings · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 1976 - [AD 74-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-13-03): Stabilator Attach Bolts · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24 and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976 - [AD 75-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-06): Fin Forward Spar · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 1 more. Effective Jun 5, 1975 - [AD 75-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-02): Engine Oil · Beryl D Shannon Aviation Specialties Engine Crankcase… (D'Shannon Products STC SA2653WE). Effective Feb 21, 1975 - [AD 72-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-22-05): Operation Limitation Placard · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Dec 26, 1974 - [AD 71-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-12-05): Electric Trim Switch Modification · Piper PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24-260, PA-30 and 5 more. Effective Jun 16, 1971 - [AD 66-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-18-04): Baggage Door Latch · Piper PA-24-260 and PA-30. Effective Aug 10, 1966 - [AD 65-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-11-04): Stabilator Control System · Piper PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400 and 1 more. Effective May 15, 1965 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-08-50](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-50): Landing Gear Manual Extension System Inspection. Issued Sep 17, 2008 - [SAIB CE-04-88](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-88): . Issued Sep 15, 2004 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N636SW. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N636SW. ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N636SW not matched to an aircraft (8) They name N636SW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR SWAA982514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA982514), Oct 11, 1998: WIRE. BROKEN. DURING WALKAROUND CHECK, FOUND EGRESS LIGHTING PULLED UP BY ROW 12, THREE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. INSTALLED WIRE SPLICE AND SECURED LIGHTS TO FLOOR PER BOEING MM. - [SDR SWAA981764](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA981764), Aug 14, 1998: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING SCHEDULED SERVICE CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR TRACK LIGHTS INOP AT ROW 12 AND 13. RECONNECTED WIRES PER BOEING MM. - [SDR SWAA981616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA981616), Aug 3, 1998: LIGHT. LOOSE. DURING WALKAROUND CHECK, FOUND EGRESS LIGHTING LOOSE ROW 3 AND 4. REPAIRED AND SECURED EGRESS LIGHTING PER BOEING MM. - [SDR SWAA980848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA980848), May 13, 1998: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING WALKAROUND CHECK, FOUND ONE RED FLOOR TRACK LIGHT INOP AT OVERWING EXIT. RELAMPED FLOOR TRACK LIGHT PER BOEING MM, OPS CH'D OK. - [SDR SWAA970667](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA970667), Jul 25, 1997: WIRE. EXPOSED. DURING WALKAROUND CHECK, FOUND AFT SECTION OF FLOOR TRACK WIRING EXPOSED. REPAIRED PER BOEING M/M. - [SDR SWAA961123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA961123), Oct 11, 1996: WIRE. DISCONNECTED. AT GATE FOUND EMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTING INOP AT FORWARD CABIN AREA. REPAIRED WIRING PER BOEING M/M. - [SDR SWAA961029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA961029), Sep 30, 1996: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. AT GATE FOUND EMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTING INOP AT ROWS 13 AND 21. RELAMPED RED LIGHT AND OPS CHECKED PER BOEING M/M. - [SDR SWAA960998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA960998), Sep 19, 1996: LIGHTS. INOPERATIVE. AT GATE, FOUND NUMEROUS EMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTS INOP. RELAMPED AND REPAIRED NUMEROUS WIRES THAT WERE PULLED LOOSE PER BOEING M/M. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (347, first 50) 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 (Piper PA-24-260) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04075CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04075CH): Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000. Dynon Avionics Inc - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA5758SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5758SW): Install ALCOR fuel flow/totalizer system 24606 which includes transducer 86216 24606 indicator and related hardware. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA01941LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01941LA): Installation of stabilizer trim handle and cabin door handle. McFarlane Aviation LLC - [STC SA00343AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343AT): Installation of engine cowl and full length gear doors and relocation of engine oil cooler and replacement exhaust system. For PA-24-250, S/N 24-103 and up; for PA-24-260, S/N 24-3642, 24-4000 to 24-4782 and 24-4784 to 24-4803. Air Comanche Performance - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC - [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC - [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA00424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00424AT): Installation of flap gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00426AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00426AT): Installation of a composite WHOLLEY COWL. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA3077SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3077SO): Installation of 'speed spats' main landing gear fairings and/or installation of 'Comanche speed slipper' nose gear fairing. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA3281SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3281SO): Installation of flap bracket fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA1845WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1845WE): Installation of Vibration Isolation Products (VIP) engine mount P/N VIP-50804-20 on various aircraft as shown on FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SA1845WE. FTG Inc - [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp - [STC SA00954WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954WI): Installation of Concorde RG Series Batteries in Piper Single Engine Airplanes. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA00618AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00618AT): Installation of a stabilator modification kit. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA288CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA288CH): Installation of Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/ F7590 propeller and 835-52P spinner. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA3872NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3872NM): Installation of an AVCO Lycoming IO-540-R1A5 engine as modified per STC No. SE3873NM for the addition of induction air intercoolers. Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc - [STC SA4014NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4014NM): Installation of a McCauley Model B3D32C412/82NDA propeller. Franklin Aircraft Engines, Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc All 347: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N636SW/stcs.md ## Earlier aircraft with N636SW The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N636SW before. - [Cancelled 1994-11-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N636SW-1994-11-16): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35, S/N 636. Owner: [Kansas City, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Kansas%20City) ## Related - Other Piper PA-24-260 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260/aircraft.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.