# N87SX: 2009 Carter Stephen C SX 300

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Carter Stephen C SX 300](https://openairdocs.org/model/carter-stephen-c-sx-300) (registry code 056287W, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 87
- Year built: 2009
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Swearingen SX300
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 29, 2009
- Mode S code: ABF5A3
- Registered owner: [Ennyx LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENNYX%20LLC)
- Location: [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 28.5241° N, 81.7236° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Clermont, FL, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=87SX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87SX

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 (Carter Stephen C SX 300)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N87SX.

## 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 20230415003539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230415003539I), Apr 15, 2023: Carter Stephen C SX 300 (N87SX), Leesburg, FL, Minor damage. On April 15, 2023 at approximately 0830 EST, swearengin SX-300; experimental, amateur built aircraft, departed from Leesburg International Airport (klee),…
- [Incident 20171102024809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171102024809I), Nov 2, 2017: Carter Stephen C SX 300 (N87SX), Mckinney, TX, Minor damage. While approaching mckinnney airport, pilot reported a loss of the alternator. Pilot was able to notify ATC. Pilot then experienced a complete electical failure…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2017FA0000602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000602), Nov 2, 2017: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. PILOT DISCOVERED ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED DURING FLIGHT. THE BATTERY WAS QUICKLY DEPLETED AND PILOT MANUALLY EXTENDED GEAR. THE RIGHT MAIN SLOWLY RETRACTED ON LAND

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Carter Stephen C SX 300 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/carter-stephen-c-sx-300/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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