# N657AS: American AA-1B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [American AA-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1b) (registry code 0630820, 2 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A11EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11EA) (True Flight Holdings LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: AA1B-0055
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 15, 1972
- Certificate issued: June 22, 2021
- Expires: June 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A8A6CC
- Registered owner: [Avionic Strategies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIONIC%20STRATEGIES%20LLC)
- Location: [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 29.5252° N, 98.6046° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78240, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=657AS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N657AS

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 15 in force

### Matched by airframe (American AA-1B)

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2021-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-12): Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin, Elevator, Plates/Skin Structure · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2021
- [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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 85-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-21-02): Seat Belt Attachment Bracket · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Oct 28, 1985
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-02): Safety Belt Assemblies · Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Safety Belts, AA-1B, AA-1C and 3 more. Effective Aug 2, 1979
- [AD 78-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-04): Fuel Measurement Gauge · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 76-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-17-03): Delaminations in Bonded Skin · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 3 more. Effective Aug 30, 1976
- [AD 75-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-07): Mixture Control Wires · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Apr 25, 1975
- [AD 72-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-06-02): Rudder Aileron and Elevator Control Cables · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Aug 29, 1974
- [AD 72-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-10): Wear on Elevator Bungee Housing · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jul 10, 1974
- [AD 73-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-13-07): Placard Installation · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jun 25, 1973
- [AD 75-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-04): Rudder Control Bar Assemblies · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-15): Bonded Structure Inspection. Issued Jun 15, 2022
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N657AS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N657AS.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other American AA-1B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1b/aircraft.md
- STCs for the American AA-1B: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1b/stcs.md

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