# N8431: 1929 Stinson SM-2AA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Stinson SM-2AA](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-sm-2aa) (registry code 8630604, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Wright R-760-8](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-760-8) (registry code 67118)
- Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 145 (Consolidated Vultee)](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20145%20(Consolidated%20Vultee)) (Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1051
- Year built: 1929
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, other
- Airworthiness date: May 17, 2013
- Certificate issued: February 28, 2023
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: AB8D79
- Registered owner: [George Mike J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20MIKE%20J)
- Location: [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7481° N, 89.5813° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 62712, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8431
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8431

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Stinson SM-2AA)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Wright R-760-8)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8431.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8431.

## Reports on N8431 not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N8431, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19780815036969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780815036969I), Aug 15, 1978: Boeing 707/ (N8431). Passenger refused to extinguish pipe for landing.
- [Incident 19780809049879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780809049879I), Aug 9, 1978: Boeing 707/ (N8431), San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gear failed to retact on takeoff. Found faulty priority valve.

## 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) (8)

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 (Stinson SM-2AA)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA3862NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International

## Related

- Other Stinson SM-2AA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-sm-2aa/aircraft.md
- The Wright R-760-8 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-760-8.md

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