# N987: 1947 Fairchild 24R-46 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Fairchild 24R-46](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24r-46) (registry code 3370514, 4 seats) - Engine: [Fairchild 6-440 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-series) (registry code 26003) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-706](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-706) (Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.), [TCDS E-216](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-216) (Fairchild Engine Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: R46-389 - Year built: 1947 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: May 15, 1956 - Certificate issued: September 5, 2013 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: ADC524 - Registered owner: [Carlsbad Raceway Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLSBAD%20RACEWAY%20CORP) - Location: [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 33.7311° N, 117.0359° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92545, 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=987 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N987 From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 Fairchild 6-440 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 7 in force ### Matched by airframe (Fairchild 24R-46) - [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 47-50-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-09): Landing Gear Fittings · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R40 (Army UC-86), 24R40S, 24R46 and 14 more - [AD 47-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-03): Rudder Cable Turnbuckles · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R46, 24R46A (Army UC-61K), 24R46S and 3 more - [AD 47-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-02): 20-Ampere Landing Light Fuse · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R46, 24R46S, 24W-46 and 1 more - [AD 47-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-01): Starter Relay Terminal Wire · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R46, 24R46S, 24W-46 and 1 more ### Matched by engine (Fairchild 6-440 series) - [AD 54-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-09-01): Carburetor Hotspot Heater Assembly · Fairchild Engine Division, Fairchild Engine and 6-440-C2 (L-440-1), 6-440-C3, 6-440-C4 and 1 more - [AD 52-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-03-01): Pistons · Fairchild Engine Division, Fairchild Engine and 6-440-C2 (L-440-1), 6-440-C3, 6-440-C4 and 1 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N987. ## NTSB investigations on N987 not matched to an aircraft (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB UNK64X3336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3336), Aug 11, 1964: Sikorsky S62A (N987), Leesville, LA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N987. ## Reports on N987 not matched to an aircraft (2) They name N987, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19800307031389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800307031389I), Mar 7, 1980: Doug DC9 (N987), Atlanta, GA. Cabin pressure started to climb. Maintenance unable to dupliate problem. - [Incident 19781119026429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781119026429I), Nov 19, 1978: Boeing 727 (N987), San Antonio, TX. Tire blew on landing. Taxied to terminal where tire and wheel were replaced. ## 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) (26) 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 24R-46) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA2242CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2242CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded auto gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded auto gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON) /2 per ASTM Specification D-439. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA4-863](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-863): Eonite covering of complete airplane. Lott William C. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA4-860](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-860): Ceconite 101 covering of wings. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA4-985](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-985): Fiberglass covering on wings, ailerons, and fuselage. Glasco-Air Products. Lists 24R Series ### Approved for the engine (Fairchild 6-440 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 6-440-C2 (L-440-1) - [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 6-440-C2 (L-440-1) - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc. Lists 6-440-C5 - [STC SE00129WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00129WI): Approved fuel: Unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2, per ASTM Spec D-439. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists 6-440-C2 - [STC SE519AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE519AL): Installation of Ramsey Corporation piston rings. Aircraft Rebuilders, Inc. Lists 6-440-C5 ## Earlier aircraft with N987 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N987 before. - [Cancelled 1932-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N987-1932-12-12): International F-17, S/N 7, built 1927. Owner: [Campbell Ed H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20ED%20H), [Stockton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Stockton) ## Related - Other Fairchild 24R-46 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24r-46/aircraft.md - The Fairchild 6-440 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-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.