# N98FS: 1998 Simanek Ferdinand A GLASIR III - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: Simanek Ferdinand A GLASIR III (registry code 05604P4) - Engine: Lycoming IO-540 series (registry code 41530, TCDS 1E4 (OpenAirDocs match)) - Serial number: 3183 - Year built: 1998 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: January 1, 1998 - Certificate issued: July 14, 2004 - Expires: October 31, 2027 - Mode S code: ADA959 - Registered owner: Little Nova Foundation - Location: Wilmington, DE - Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98FS 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 matched by airframe (Simanek Ferdinand A GLASIR III) (OpenAirDocs) None matched. ## ADs matched by engine (Lycoming IO-540 series) (OpenAirDocs) - [AD 2026-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-10): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · Lycoming Engines O-235, O-235-A, O-235-AP and 159 more. Effective Sep 14, 2026 - [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022 - [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017 - [AD 2015-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-07): Fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 187 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015 - [AD 2015-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-07): Propeller governor shaft set screw · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-A1E6 and 10 more. Effective Mar 11, 2015 - [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 2010 - [AD 2009-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-12): Cylinder assemblies · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 264 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010 - [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009 - [AD 2007-04-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-19-R1): SAP cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 314 more. Effective May 7, 2007 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2006-10-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-21): ECi connecting rods · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods, AEIO-360-B1B, AEIO-360-B1D and 171 more. Effective Jun 22, 2006 - [AD 2005-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-11): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 59 more. Effective Oct 21, 2005 - [AD 2005-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-06): Riveted-impulse coupling assemblies and snap-ring coupling assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 154 more. Effective Jul 19, 2005 - [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004 - [AD 2004-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-24): Zinc-plated Crankshaft Gear Retaining Bolts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 161 more. Effective Mar 30, 2004 - [AD 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003 - [AD 2002-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-03): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines IO-540-A1A5, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-AA1B5 and 81 more. Effective Sep 20, 2002 - [AD 2002-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-12-07): Oil Filter Converter Plate Gasket or the Converter Plate Kit · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 95 more. Effective Jul 3, 2002 - [AD 99-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-04): Impulse Coupling Pawl · Lycoming Engines IO-540-K1A5, IO-540-K1B5, IO-540-K1G5 and 6 more. Effective Feb 25, 1999 - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 97-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-11): Cylinder kits · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 538 more. Effective Aug 12, 1997 - [AD 97-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-04): Cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines IO-540-M1B5D, LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B and 10 more. Effective Apr 22, 1997 - [AD 96-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-03): High pressure fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 174 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996 - [AD 96-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-10): Oil pump · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2A and 334 more. Effective Jul 15, 1996 - [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996 - [AD 95-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-07-01): Connecting Rod Bolt · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-B1G6, AEIO-360-H1A and 177 more. Effective Apr 12, 1995 - [AD 92-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-12-05): Piston Pins · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 532 more. Effective Jul 10, 1992 - [AD 87-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-06-R1): Rocker Arm Assembly · Lycoming Engines IO-360-B4, IVO-360-A1A, O-340-A1A and 243 more. Effective Sep 1, 1989 - [AD 83-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-22-04): Injector Fuel Diaphragm Stem · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-L1B5D, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-G1B5 and 30 more. Effective Nov 4, 1983 - [AD 81-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-03-05): Mixture Control Shaft Assembly · Lycoming Engines IGO-540-A1A, IGO-540-B1A, IGO-540-B1C and 9 more. Effective Feb 11, 1981 - [AD 79-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-04-05): Regulator Diaphragm Stem Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 215 more. Effective Sep 26, 1979 - [AD 78-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-10): Center Body Bellows Seal Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 218 more. Effective Nov 7, 1978 - [AD 78-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-08): Fuel Pump To Fuel Injector Tube Elbow · Lycoming Engines IO-540-G1B5, IO-540-K1F5, IO-540-P1A5 and 1 more. Effective Nov 7, 1978 - [AD 75-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-09): Oil Pump Drive Shaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1C and 365 more. Effective Aug 18, 1977 - [AD 73-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Lycoming Engines AIO-360-A1A, AIO-360-A1B, AIO-360-A2A and 215 more. Effective Jan 13, 1977 - [AD 75-09-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-15): Fuel Starvation To The Engine · Lycoming Engines AIO-320-A1A, AIO-320-A1B, AIO-320-A2A and 130 more. Effective Apr 30, 1975 - [AD 73-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-10-02): Bendix Fuel Injectors · Bendix Fuel Injectors, AIO-320-A1A, AIO-320-A1B and 88 more. Effective May 16, 1973 - [AD 69-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-08-09): Lycoming Engines IO-540-G1A5. Effective Apr 23, 1969 - [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969 - [AD 67-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-22-06): Fuel Injectors · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-A1A, HIO-360-B1A, HIO-360-B1B and 28 more. Effective Aug 9, 1967 - [AD 66-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-20-04): Oil Filter Adapter Gasket · Lycoming Engines IO-320-A1A, IO-320-A2A, IO-320-B1A and 121 more. Effective Aug 27, 1966 - [AD 64-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-16-05): AC Pumps · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-B1A, HIO-360-B1B, IO-320-B1A and 86 more. Effective Jul 10, 1964 - [AD 63-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-14-03): Oil Pump Drive Shaft · Lycoming Engines IO-540-A1A5, IO-540-B1A5, IO-540-B1B5 and 21 more. Effective Jul 6, 1963 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2024-21-02, AD 2011-26-04, AD 2011-15-10, AD 2008-19-05, AD 2008-14-07, AD 2008-08-14, AD 2008-06-51, AD 2006-20-09, AD 2005-26-10, AD 2002-26-01, AD 2002-23-06, AD 2002-20-51, AD 2000-18-53, AD 98-18-12, AD 81-18-04 R2 ## Information bulletins (advisory) - [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders - [SAIB NE-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw - [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs - [SAIB NE-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-06): Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series Engines - [SAIB NE-08-26R3](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-26R3): Magneto/Distributor - [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines - [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft - [SAIB NE-08-26R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-26R1): Dual Magnetos - [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32): Propeller Governor Set Screw - [SAIB NE-05-89](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-89): - [SAIB NE-05-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-40): - [SAIB NE-03-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-03-18): - [SAIB NE-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-03-12): - [SAIB NE-01-37](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-01-37): - [SAIB NE-01-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-01-22): ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20080921855439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080921855439I), Sep 21, 2008: Simane GLASAIRIII (N98FS), Merritt Island, FL, Minor damage. On 20 September, 2008, at 1120 local EDT, an experimental amateur built glasair iii, N89FS, serial number 3183, partially owned and operated by [privacy data… --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.