Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 0970215, 0970203

Manufacturer (registry)
AYRES CORPORATION
Model
S2R-R1820
Registry codes
0970215, 0970203
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA4SW
Holder
Thrush Aircraft LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 8

1981Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 8 aircraft
19817
19891

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

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

1984In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 11 ADs
19841
19933
19972
20002
20061
20081
20101
Superseded and historical ADs · 4
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0970215', '0970203'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0970215', '0970203'))
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Registered aircraft · 5

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0970215', '0970203')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

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

NTSB MIA95LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-R1820 · Arcadia, FLFailure of the engine due to a undetermined failure in the engine power section.Nov 21, 1994 · N3097B · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Burley, IDA loose carburetor. Factors include no suitable terrain for making a forced landing, and trees in the field where the forced landing took place.Jun 2, 1994 · N8542 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Reno, NVAn undetermined problem with the engine oil system, a decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and progressive (partial) failure of the engine master rod and bearing.Mar 16, 1994 · N40237 · DestroyedNTSB ATL90DKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres Bull Thrush · Americus, GAFailure of the engine main oil line which allowed the engine oil to be ignited by the hot engine.Aug 4, 1990 · N4025Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW87LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-1820 · Ville Platte, LAAfter landing on a wet grass strip the pilot realized that the aircraft was not going to stop. Obstructions off the end of the runway prevented a go-around. The aircraft collided with two trees causing substantial damage.May 7, 1987 · N4025P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FVA12Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAyres S2R · Tranquility, CADuring an aerial application operation the aircraft was observed to have made a pass over the field, began turning to make another pass when a loud pop was heard. Just after the noise, witnesses observed the aircraft spin as the turn lights mounted on the…Jul 22, 1986 · N4023S · DestroyedNTSB MIA86FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-1820 · Dundee, MSThe ag acft was flying low over a water covered muddy rice field when the eng stopped running. The plt then jettisoned the load of fertilizer & entered a steep right turn. Subsequently, the aircraft struck the ground on the right wing & nose, then…Jun 18, 1986 · N4023P · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-R1820 · Essexville, MIWhile on a swath run, the acft collided with a power line & crashed in a corn field. The plt received a head injury during the accident & was unable to recall details of the occurrence. According to witnesses, he was on a northerly run & was crossing under…Aug 23, 1983 · N4025R · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-1820 · Ville Platte, LAThe acft collided with a dirt levee during takeoff after an engine malfunction. According to the plt he experienced a power failure at liftoff. He dumped his spray load and applied brakes. The engine regained partial power and failed again. At about 60 mph…Jun 14, 1983 · N4025P · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0970215', '0970203')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

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

Incident 20140624011809IAyres S2R-R1820 · Monterey, LADuring takeoff roll about 60-70 knots the right landing gear collapsed, the takeoff was aborted. Minor damage to the aircraft. No injuries to the pilot.Jun 24, 2014 · N279MJ · Minor damageAccident 19941121038689AAyres S2RR1820 · Arcadia, FLEngine quit on spray runway with loud bang. Struck trees. Engine siezed was destroyed by fire.Nov 21, 1994 · N3097B · DestroyedAccident 19940602013419AAyres S2RR1820 · Burley, IDLost power end spray run. Hit treeline on forced landing. Carburetor mount bolts came loose. Leaned engine.Jun 2, 1994 · N8542 · Substantial damageAccident 19940316005509AAyres S2RR1820 · Reno, NVPrior stop trk due high oil temp and low pressure. Elected ferry to base. Lost power. Hit wires. Worn master rod.Mar 16, 1994 · N40237 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19900804033729AAyres S2RR1820 · Americus, GASmelled burning rubber on spray run,returned to base. Fire erupted landing. Rubber oil line burst,leaked on exhaustAug 4, 1990 · N4025Q · DestroyedIncident 19890314016699IAyres S2RR1820 · Willock, AZHit a dirt embankment on edge of landing strip during landing roll. Blamed a dust devil for the event.Mar 14, 1989 · N40247 · Minor damageAccident 19870507014049AAyres S2RR1820 · Ville Platte, LAUnable to stop on wet agricultural strip. Ran off end of runway. Collided with two trees.May 7, 1987 · N4025P · Substantial damageAccident 19860722035369AAyres S2RR1820 · Tranquility, CACrashed, burned after pull up from spray run. Witnesses heard a pop and saw aircraft spin as turn lights rotated.Jul 22, 1986 · N4023S · DestroyedAccident 19860618031649AAyres S2RR1820 · Dundee, MSEngine failed inflight from fuel exhaustion. Pilot attempted a steep turn at low altitude. Aircraft struck ground.Jun 18, 1986 · N4023P · DestroyedAccident 19830823044989AAyres S2RRESTD · Essex, MIAircraft hit wires and crashed during spraying operation.Aug 23, 1983 · N4025R · DestroyedAccident 19830614025139AAyres S2RR1820 · Ville Platte, LAPower failure occurred during takeoff causing collision with a 2 foot tall levee.Jun 14, 1983 · N4025P · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0970215', '0970203')
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Service difficulty reports · 4

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'S2RR1820'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 65

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.

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  FROM (
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0970215', '0970203')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 190

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A4SW')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['S2R-R1820'])) > 0
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