# Bird A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6840102 - Manufacturer (registry): BIRD - Model: A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 84 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bird-a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N130H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130H): [Beinhauer Richard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEINHAUER%20RICHARD%20G), [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville), S/N 1019 - [N14K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14K): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1929, S/N 1060 - [N758Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N758Y): [Schulz Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHULZ%20MICHAEL%20L), [Norfolk, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Norfolk), built 1930, S/N 1092 - [N832W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N832W): [Colomello Charles Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLOMELLO%20CHARLES%20PETER), [Tillson, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Tillson), built 1930, S/N 1085 - [N88K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88K): [Northway Matthew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWAY%20MATTHEW%20W), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), S/N 1050 - [N9115](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9115): [Maryland Heights, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Maryland%20Heights), built 1929, S/N 1007, Registration pending, pending cancellation - [N9164](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9164): [Pearlman Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARLMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), S/N 1010 - [N9181](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9181): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), S/N 1011 - [N945V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N945V): [Lb Aero Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LB%20AERO%20SERVICES%20INC), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1929, S/N 1046 ## STCs approved for it (57, first 50) - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC - [STC SA00140LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00140LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2.. S & S Propellers Inc - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01944CH (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(2%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications 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 SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02300AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02300AK): Installation of FAA approved sealed lift struts in accordance with Airframes, Inc., Master Drawing List No. 315, Revision B, dated October 2, 2007, or later FAA approved revision and Airframes, Inc. Installation Instructions, AFI-II-TCSTRUT, Revision A, dated October 8, 2007, or later FAA approved revision.. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [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 SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA10682SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10682SC): Installation of alternator and voltage regulator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [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 SA308EA (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli - [STC SA334SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA334SW): Installation of InterAv Alternator.. InterAv, Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA4-1422](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1422): Ceconite 101 covering of entire airplane.. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA4-1493](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1493): Aluminum hopper.. Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-1494](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1494): Fuselage tube structure modification and installation of new overturn structure.. Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-1503](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1503): Increase maximum gross weight to1,835 pounds with Continental W670-6A engine, Sensenich 90LA78 propeller and associated modifications.. Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-1594](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1594): Wing fuel tanks. (Restricted category only.). Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-1632](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1632): Wheels, brakes, rudder pedals and brake cylinders modification.. Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-1633](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1633): Hopper.. Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner.. ACS Products Co, Inc - [STC SA4-906](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-906): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe.. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA4624NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4624NM): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge springs 2097 and 2127 to replace bungee cords on ski equipped airplanes.. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA5159NM (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of chip detector system.. Northwest Aircraft Inc - [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.. West Coast Air Creations - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit.. Rosemount Engineering Co - [STC SA7BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65 engine and motor mount, Sensenich M74CK propeller, engine cowl and nose bowl, instrument panel and instruments and rudder gap seals.. Stephenson John W All 57: https://openairdocs.org/model/bird-a/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft 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. - [NTSB NYC73IN017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73IN017), Jul 27, 1972: Beech 95-C55 (N945V), Fairfield, NJ, incident, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Taylorcraft A](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-a): 28 registered aircraft, registry code 8850202 - [Taylor-Young "A"](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-young-a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 8860102 - [Callair A](https://openairdocs.org/model/callair-a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1850102 - [Corben Baby Ace A](https://openairdocs.org/model/corben-baby-ace-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 00301L5 - [Wickham A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wickham-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056016S - [Woodwind A](https://openairdocs.org/model/woodwind-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056017L - [Airmate A](https://openairdocs.org/model/airmate-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601A5 - [Liberty Sport-Orval N. Lloyd A](https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-sport-orval-n-lloyd-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601RT - [Ozone Sport A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ozone-sport-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601V8 - [Nalbone Special A](https://openairdocs.org/model/nalbone-special-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601VK - [Pratka Allen J A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pratka-allen-j-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606S0 - [Taylor-Coot A](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-coot-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611F1 --- 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.