# Callair A-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1850106
- Manufacturer (registry): CALLAIR
- Model: A-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 93 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-758](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-758) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Aircraft Parts & Development Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/callair-a-3

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.

- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N2901V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2901V): [Gensrich Lee O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENSRICH%20LEE%20O), [Hatton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hatton), built 1947, S/N 117
- [N2902V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2902V): [Arnold Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20THOMAS%20E), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1947, S/N 118
- [N2903V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2903V): [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1948, S/N 119, Registration pending
- [N2904V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2904V): [Green William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20WILLIAM%20D), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1948, S/N 120
- [N2906V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2906V): [Lark Aircraft Leasing](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARK%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), S/N 122
- [N2911V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2911V): [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1949, S/N 127, Registration pending
- [N33356](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33356): [Winfield William W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINFIELD%20WILLIAM%20W), [Moab, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Moab), built 1947, S/N 112
- [N33359](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33359): [Watters Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATTERS%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Nazareth, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Nazareth), built 1947, S/N 115

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 LAX91LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA406), Sep 23, 1991: Callair A-3 (N2903V), Williams, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A STRONG AND GUSTY CROSS-WIND WHICH SUDDENLY DEVELOPED IN THE AREA AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE…
- [NTSB SEA90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA111), Jun 24, 1990: Callair A-3 (N2911V), Burley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN ENCOUNTER WITH METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS THAT EXCEEDED THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY TO CLIMB OR MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN WERE FACTORS RELATED TO THE…
- [NTSB FTW75DQD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQD16), Feb 27, 1975: Callair A-3 (N33356), Alpine, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0084), Aug 18, 1969: Callair A-3 (N2911V), Goldendale, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19910923046799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910923046799A), Sep 23, 1991: Airpts A3 (N2903V), Williams, AZ, Destroyed. Severe quartering tailwind gust hit aircraft on initial climbout. Stalled. Crashed. Thunderstorm was approaching.
- [Accident 19900624021919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900624021919A), Jun 24, 1990: Airpts A3 (N2911V), Burley, ID, Substantial damage. Stalled and struck ground off end of runway. Blamed windshear. High density altitude a factor.
- [Accident 19750227002979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750227002979A), Feb 27, 1975: Airpts A3 (N33356), Alpine, TX, Substantial damage. Acft hit guy wire on short final.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

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

- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation 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 SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace 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 SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) 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 SA4-1193](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1193): Continental C-145-2 engine and Sensenich 76JC48 or McCauley1A170 propeller. Thompson Muir M
- [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 SA334SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA334SW): Installation of InterAv Alternator. InterAv, Inc
- [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): 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 SA497NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA497NW): Installation of a Sensenich propeller. Yarnell, Don C
- [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Eaglerock A-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/eaglerock-a-3): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 0400106
- [Alon A-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/alon-a-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0540304
- [Sutherland Graham A A3](https://openairdocs.org/model/sutherland-graham-a-a3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 13015HJ
- [Intermountain CALLAIR A-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/intermountain-callair-a-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4570606

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