# N9040S: 1979 Spealman John M HP-18

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Spealman John M HP-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/spealman-john-m-hp-18) (registry code 05647AW, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 43
- Year built: 1979
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 8, 2020
- Certificate issued: February 27, 2020
- Expires: February 28, 2027
- Mode S code: AC8071
- Registered owner: [Pack Flight Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACK%20FLIGHT%20SERVICES%20LLC)
- Location: [Groveland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Groveland)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 28.5934° N, 81.8639° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34736, 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=9040S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9040S

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 (Spealman John M HP-18)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N9040S.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N9040S.

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Spealman John M HP-18 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/spealman-john-m-hp-18/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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