# N980M: 1931 Perth Amboy BIRD CK

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Perth Amboy BIRD CK](https://openairdocs.org/model/perth-amboy-bird-ck) (registry code 6840132, 3 seats)
- Engine: [Kinner B5 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/kinner-b5-series) (registry code 37501)
- Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 388](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20388) (Perth-Amboy Title Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: CK4035
- Year built: 1931
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: October 12, 1956
- Certificate issued: June 24, 2024
- Expires: June 30, 2031
- Mode S code: ADAC37
- Registered owner: [Nc980m LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NC980M%20LLC)
- Location: [Hampton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hampton)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.6684° N, 74.9684° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 08827, 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=980M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N980M

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 Kinner B5 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Perth Amboy BIRD CK)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Kinner B5 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N980M.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N980M.

## 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) (1)

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 (Perth Amboy BIRD CK)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC

## Related

- Other Perth Amboy BIRD CK aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/perth-amboy-bird-ck/aircraft.md
- The Kinner B5 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/kinner-b5-series.md

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