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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0540104

Manufacturer (registry)
ALON
Model
A-2A
Registry code
0540104
Registered
21 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
93 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-787
Holder
Univair Aircraft Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 32

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1995In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 94-18-04 R1Outer Wing PanelsHistoricalEffective Mar 24, 1995 · Replaced by AD 2003-21-01
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 21

N246EZZisman Edward D · Tarpon Springs, FLBuilt 1968 · S/N B-288N281DBMac Mic Aviation LLC · South Saint Paul, MNBuilt 1968 · S/N B-281N5452FRients Randall T · Virginia Beach, VABuilt 1967 · S/N B-252
See all 21 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 16

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAlon A-2A · Winter Haven, FLOn December 19, 2025, about 0918 EST, an Alon A-2A, N818SW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…Dec 19, 2025 · N818SW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A-2A · Rolfe, IAThe pilot's decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.Jul 31, 2011 · N5647F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2A · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 8

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20251219020469AAlon A-2A · Winter Haven, FLUpon landing aircoupe at kgif, runway 23 at 9:18 am EST on December 19, 2025, while attempting to maintain directional control on the runway, a loud “snap” occurred, seemingly emanating from under the forward floorboard or lower engine compartment, after…Dec 19, 2025 · N818SW · Substantial damageAccident 20110731016069AAlon A-2A · Rolfe, IAThe airman was traveling from the eaa airventure exposition at oshkosh, WI on 7/31/2011, when he experienced a loss of power with his aircraft. He attempted to correct the problem by applying carburator heat. The aircraft appeared to run better at first, then…Jul 31, 2011 · N5647F · Substantial damageAccident 20050820034099AUnivar A2AALON · Helena, MT(-23) N5467F departed from the Helena, Montana, airport on runway 27. The pilot stated that while climbing to approximately 100 feet AGL, the engine started running rough followed by a partial loss of power. He attempted a left turn back to the runway; about…Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damageAccident 19990821043119AN5465F · Cabot, AR(-23) On August 21, 1999 at 19:08 pm CDT, a single engine a/c, model Mooney A2A, alon-415-A2A, N5465F, operated and registered to criswell corporation. The pilot made an emergency landing short of a private grass strip 1 mile south of Cabot, AR. On hwy 89.…Aug 21, 1999 · N5465F · No damageIncident 19920402008259IUnivar A2AALON · Columbus, MTEngine failed after takeoff. Emergency landing. Unable to find cause of engine stoppage.Apr 2, 1992 · N5467F · Minor damageIncident 19790924050319IUnivar A2AALON · Scappoose, ORSmoke in cockpit due to ruptured line to oil pressure indicator. Oil was spilled on the exhaust stack.Sep 24, 1979 · N5459FAccident 19740831029749AUnivar A2AALON · Harrisburg, NEPracticing lo alt maneuvers. Lndd in wheat fld.Aug 31, 1974 · N5647F · Substantial damageAccident 19730113001159AUnivar A2AALON · Gray Mtn Tr, AZHit cross arm of pwr line twr 105 ft AGL in fog.Jan 13, 1973 · N5469F · Destroyed · 1 fatal
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 63

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA02156CHInstallation of a 30-gallon fuel systemDuckboy America, LLCSTC SA12406WIInstallation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display SystemGarmin International Inc.STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Mooney A-2A4 registered aircraftRegistry code 5872014
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'A2A' AND m.code NOT IN ('0540104')
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