# N8480: 1929 Stinson SM-2AB

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Stinson SM-2AB](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-sm-2ab) (registry code 8630606, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 161 (Consolidated Vultee)](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20161%20(Consolidated%20Vultee)) (Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1074
- Year built: 1929
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: March 2, 2010
- Expires: October 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AB9FE9
- Registered owner: [Abel William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABEL%20WILLIAM%20F)
- Location: [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.8930° N, 108.4977° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59105, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8480
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8480

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-2AB)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8480.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8480.

## 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) (9)

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-2AB)

- [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 SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. 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-2AB aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-sm-2ab/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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