# N9480: 1934 Fairchild 22 C7D

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Fairchild 22 C7D](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-22-c7d) (registry code 3370112, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Menasco PIRATE C4 D4](https://openairdocs.org/engine/menasco-pirate-c4-d4) (registry code 43504)
- Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 503](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20503) (Fairchild Industries Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 910
- Year built: 1934
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, showing compliance
- Certificate issued: February 27, 2018
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: AD2D38
- Registered owner: [A26 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A26%20LLC)
- Location: [Verona, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Verona)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.8156° N, 84.6882° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 41092, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9480
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9480

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): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 22 C7D)

- [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

### Matched by engine (Menasco PIRATE C4 D4)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N9480.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N9480.

## 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) (3)

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 22 C7D)

- [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
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA13NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA13NW): Installation of a Menasco D-4 engine and Fahlin D-732 propeller. Smith, Harold E

## Related

- Other Fairchild 22 C7D aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-22-c7d/aircraft.md
- The Menasco PIRATE C4 D4 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/menasco-pirate-c4-d4.md

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