# N81865: 1945 Grumman TBM-3E - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Grumman TBM-3E](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3e) (registry code 3950310, 2 seats) - Engine: [Wright R-2600 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series) (registry code 67050) - Data sheets: [TCDS LTC-8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/LTC-8) (Air Trading Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 5632 - Year built: 1945 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Limited - Airworthiness date: August 22, 1991 - Certificate issued: May 16, 2019 - Expires: May 31, 2029 - Mode S code: AB2A5C - Registered owner: [Tbm Avenger Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TBM%20AVENGER%20INC) - Location: [Peru, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Peru) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 41.3342° N, 89.1422° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 61354, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=81865 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81865 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 Wright R-2600 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Grumman TBM-3E) - [AD 64-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-26-03): Elevator Push Rod Assembly · Air Trading TBF-1 (Navy), TBF-1C (Navy), TBM-1 (Navy) and 3 more. Effective Dec 25, 1964 - [AD 58-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-19-01): Fire Resistant Hose · Air Trading TBF-1 (Navy), TBF-1C (Navy), TBM-1 (Navy) and 3 more ### Matched by engine (Wright R-2600 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N81865. ## NTSB investigations on N81865 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 FTW84FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA335), Aug 2, 1984: Rockwell 690B (N81865), Fort Worth, TX, 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 20191001019719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191001019719I), Oct 1, 2019: Grumman TBM-3E (N81865), Bradford, PA, No damage. The airman stated in part, on September 29th I was flying from kleb back to my home base of kvys in my Grumman tbm avenger N81865. At approximately 2:00 pm we… - [Accident 19840802038129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840802038129A), Aug 2, 1984: Gulstm 690B (N81865), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on the landing roll. Found check nut loose on actuator rod. Rod snapped off. ## 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 airframe (Grumman TBM-3E) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N81865 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N81865 before. - [Cancelled 1949-06-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N81865-1949-06-30): Aeronca 7AC, S/N 7AC-488. Owner: [Wings Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20SERVICE%20INC), [Parkersburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Parkersburg) ## Related - Other Grumman TBM-3E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3e/aircraft.md - The Wright R-2600 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series.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.