# N816J: 2019 Nelson James M GLASAIR SPORTSMAN GS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Nelson James M GLASAIR SPORTSMAN GS](https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-james-m-glasair-sportsman-gs) (registry code 05636Q4, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Superior IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series) (registry code 59251)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 7146
- Year built: 2019
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Glasair Aviation LLC GS-2 SPORTSMAN
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 12, 2019
- Certificate issued: August 21, 2017
- Expires: August 31, 2027
- Mode S code: AB206E
- Registered owner: [Nelson James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20JAMES%20M)
- Location: [Superior, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Superior)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 46.5909° N, 92.1283° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54880, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=816J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N816J

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 Superior IO-360 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Nelson James M GLASAIR SPORTSMAN GS)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior IO-360 series)

- [AD 2020-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-12): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Superior Air Parts IO-360-A1A1, IO-360-A1A2, IO-360-A2A1 and 146 more. Effective Jan 15, 2021
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N816J.

## NTSB investigations on N816J not matched to an aircraft (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 SEA80DYE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE02), Oct 28, 1979: Piper PA-28R (N816J), Roche Harbor, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N816J.

## Reports on N816J not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N816J, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19800827065719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800827065719I), Aug 27, 1980: Piper PA28/ (N816J), Tacoma, WA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control after crosswind landing.
- [Accident 19791027027589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791027027589A), Oct 27, 1979: Piper PA28201T (N816J), Roche Harbor, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed on wet runway, lost directional control and went into soft terrain.

## 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) (4)

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 (Superior IO-360 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
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists IO-360-A1A1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-360-A1A1
- [STC SE02409AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02409AK): Installation of the Superior Air Parts Cold Air Induction System (CAIS). Wattum Aircraft Services

## Earlier aircraft with N816J

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N816J before.

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N816J-undated): Piper PA-28-201T, S/N 28R7918026. Triennial form not returned

## Related

- Other Nelson James M GLASAIR SPORTSMAN GS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-james-m-glasair-sportsman-gs/aircraft.md
- The Superior IO-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series.md

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