# N8132: 1929 Travel Air L-4000

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Travel Air L-4000](https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-l-4000) (registry code 2621830, 3 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming R680E series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680e-series) (registry code 41545)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-202](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-202) (Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 902
- Year built: 1929
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: May 14, 1953
- Certificate issued: April 21, 1987
- Expires: March 31, 2027
- Mode S code: AB171F
- Registered owner: [Rivera Anthony R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIVERA%20ANTHONY%20R)
- Location: [Nevada City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Nevada%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.3515° N, 120.8705° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95959, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8132
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8132

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 Lycoming R680E model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (Travel Air L-4000)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming R680E series)

- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8132.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8132.

## Reports on N8132 not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N8132, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19780919020349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780919020349I), Sep 19, 1978: Boeing 727 (N8132), San Juan, Puerto Rico. Engine shutdown due to fire warning light. Tower thought they saw smoke from engine.
- [Incident 19780817037959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780817037959I), Aug 17, 1978: Boeing 727 (N8132), New Orleans, LA. Aobrted takeoff due to fire warning. Found ruptured anti-ice duct.

## 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) (6)

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 engine (Lycoming R680E series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists R-680-E1
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists R-680-E1
- [STC SE2407CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2407CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gas, 91 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gas, 91 minimum antiknock index, (RON+MON)/2. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists R-680E3
- [STC SE2408CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2408CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gas, 91 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gas, 91 minimum antiknock index, (RON+MON)/2. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists R-680E1
- [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists R-680 Series
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL. Lists R-680 Series

## Related

- Other Travel Air L-4000 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-l-4000/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming R680E series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680e-series.md

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