# N9397: 1933 Fairchild 24 C8A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Fairchild 24 C8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24-c8a) (registry code 3370204, 3 seats) - Engine: [Warner SCARAB series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/warner-scarab-series) (registry code 64502) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 497](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20497) (Fairchild Industries Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 2522 - Year built: 1933 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: April 20, 1956 - Certificate issued: June 21, 1988 - Expires: September 30, 2027 - Mode S code: AD0A65 - Registered owner: [Currie Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRIE%20RICHARD%20W) - Location: [Woodland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodland) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 38.7008° N, 121.8357° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95695, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9397 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9397 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Warner SCARAB model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 4 in force ### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 24 C8A) - [AD 46-40-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-40-01): Fuel Tank Selector Valve Placard · Fairchild Industries 24 C8, 24 C8A, 24 C8B and 29 more. Effective Dec 31, 1946 - [AD 46-40-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-40-02): Oleo Tube Reinforcement · Fairchild Industries 22 C7, 22 C7A, 22 C7AM and 23 more - [AD 46-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-21-01): Landing Gear Universal Joints · Fairchild Industries 24 C8, 24 C8A, 24 C8B and 14 more ### Matched by engine (Warner SCARAB series) - [AD 51-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-04-02): Cylinder Holddown Studs · Warner Engine Scarab Jr. Series 40, Scarab Jr. Series 50, Scarab Series 28 and 13 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N9397. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N9397. ## 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 (Fairchild 24 C8A) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey ### Approved for the engine (Warner SCARAB series) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists Scarab Jr. Series 40 - [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. Lists Scarab Jr. Series 40 - [STC SE2591 CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2591%20CE): Add unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON + MON)/2, per ASTM Specification D-439. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists Scarab Series 28 - [STC SE2591CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2591CE): Add unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON + MON)/2, per ASTM Specification D-439. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists Scarab Series 28 - [STC SE4601SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4601SW): Modify intake and exhaust valves. Daily Tubbs Aero, Inc. Lists Scarab Series 40 ## Earlier aircraft with N9397 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N9397 before. - [Cancelled 1931-04-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9397-1931-04-16): Arrow Aircraft & Motors ARROW SPORT, S/N 389. Owner: [Arrow Aircraft & Motors Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARROW%20AIRCRAFT%20%26%20MOTORS%20CORP), [Havelock, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Havelock) ## Related - Other Fairchild 24 C8A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24-c8a/aircraft.md - The Warner SCARAB series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/warner-scarab-series.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.