# N861XL: 2007 Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-aerospace-liberty-xl-2) (registry code 5200000, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental IOF-240-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-iof-240-b) (registry code 17168) - Data sheets: [TCDS A00008DE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00008DE) (Liberty Aerospace Inc.), [TCDS E7SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 0049 - Year built: 2007 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: March 6, 2007 - Certificate issued: May 5, 2021 - Expires: May 31, 2028 - Mode S code: ABD4A6 - Registered owner: [Mueller Jahn P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUELLER%20JAHN%20P) - Location: [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 21.3363° N, 157.9207° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 96820, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=861XL - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N861XL 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): 4 in force ### Matched by airframe (Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2) - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2009-08-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-05-R1): Exhaust muffler · Liberty Aerospace XL-2. Effective Apr 19, 2010 ### Matched by engine (Continental IOF-240-B) - [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 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2009-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-05) (historical): Exhaust muffler · Liberty Aerospace XL-2. Effective Apr 20, 2009 - [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-16): Passenger/Crew Doors: Liberty Aerospace Inc. XL-2. Issued Feb 9, 2010 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N861XL. ## 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 20120425006629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120425006629I), Apr 25, 2012: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N861XL), Kapolei, HI, Minor damage. Door opened in flight. The non flying pilot closed the door. The door again opened in flight and the non flying pilot could not close the door. The pilot… - [Incident 20111208029679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111208029679I), Dec 8, 2011: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N861XL), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. After completing a one hour training flight aircraft N861XL landed on runway 4L at hnl international airport. After one bounce on the runway the aircraft… ## 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) (43) 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 (Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2) - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA03488AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03488AT): Installation of a S-Tec System 30 Autopilot. Liberty Aerospace Inc - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03860AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03860AT): Installation of the Honeywell KN62A Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) System. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc - [STC SA03859AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03859AT): Installation of a Garmin GTX-330 Transponder. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY) (historical): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02153LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01933LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc ### Approved for the engine (Continental IOF-240-B) - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [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 ## Related - Other Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-aerospace-liberty-xl-2/aircraft.md - The Continental IOF-240-B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-iof-240-b.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.