# Callair A-5

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1850110
- Manufacturer (registry): CALLAIR
- Model: A-5
- 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: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/callair-a-5

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 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 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
- [AD 64-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-02-03): Horizontal Stabilizer · Aircraft Parts & Development A-5, A-5T and A-6. Effective Jan 17, 1964
- [AD 60-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-07-03): Engine Mount Brace · Aircraft Parts & Development A-4, A-5, A-5T and 1 more. Effective May 15, 1960

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N2947G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2947G): [Hackwell Calvin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HACKWELL%20CALVIN), [Enoch, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Enoch), built 1960, S/N 302
- [N9986C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9986C): [Lawrence Oakes K III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWRENCE%20OAKES%20K%20III), [Newfields, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Newfields), S/N 241
- [N9990C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9990C): [Fogarty Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOGARTY%20STEPHEN%20J), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1958, S/N 245
- [N9995C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9995C): [Cullman Dan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULLMAN%20DAN%20H), [Kent, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kent), built 1959, S/N 250
- [N9996C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9996C): [Hackwell Calvin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HACKWELL%20CALVIN), [Enoch, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Enoch), built 1959, S/N 251

## NTSB investigations (27)

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 FTW81DRJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRJ34), Sep 4, 1981: Callair A-5 (N9991C), Cottonport, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DTE74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTE74), Jun 5, 1975: Callair A-5 (N9975C), Ft Morgan, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74DVA63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVA63), Apr 28, 1974: Callair A-5 (N2949G), Kerman, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG05), Jul 19, 1973: Callair A-5 (N9981C), Arkadelphia, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FTI36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FTI36), Jun 7, 1971: Callair A-5 (N2957G), Havre, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0520), May 3, 1969: Callair A-5 (N2902G), Littlefield, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0159), Jul 28, 1968: Callair A-5 (N2900G), Yates City, IL, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68F0603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0603), Jun 3, 1968: Callair A-5 (N2902G), Westbrook, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0070), Aug 17, 1967: Callair A-5 (N2912G), Aurora, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0019), Jun 16, 1967: Callair A-5 (N9978C), Algona, IA, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67D0236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0236), Sep 23, 1966: Callair A-5 (N2911G), Paducah, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0039), Jul 1, 1966: Callair A-5 (N2950G), Fort Morgan, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67F0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0066), May 21, 1966: Callair A-5 (N2917G), Camilla, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66F0543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0543), Apr 16, 1966: Callair A-7 (N2919G), Wichita, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0600), Mar 26, 1966: Callair A-5 (N9965C), Kingfisher, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0246), Sep 4, 1965: Callair A-5 (N9956C), Munden, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0157), Aug 28, 1965: Callair A-5 (N9970C), Pelham, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0091), Aug 2, 1965: Callair A-5 (N9958C), Lovell, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0083), Jul 8, 1965: Callair A5 (N9976C), Harrison, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0057), May 4, 1965: Callair A-5 (N9982C), Garwood, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1310), Jan 18, 1965: Callair A5 (N2931G), Margate, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0338), Oct 19, 1964: Callair A5 (N9954C), Wellington, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3541), Aug 22, 1964: Callair A5 (N9970C), Camillia, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3346), Aug 12, 1964: Callair A5 (N2937G), Victoria, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2650](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2650), Jul 4, 1964: Callair A5 (N9977C), Quincy, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1864](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1864), May 20, 1964: Callair A5 (N9960C), Winthrop, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB UNK64X1404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1404), Apr 21, 1964: Callair A5 (N9966C), Lucein, OK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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.

- [Incident 19850803044119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850803044119I), Aug 3, 1985: Airpts A5 (N9990C), Mayville, NY, Minor damage. Aircraft veered after wheel went into rough spot on sod runway. Aircraft nosed over after going into high weeds.
- [Accident 19810904057159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810904057159A), Sep 4, 1981: Airpts A5 (N9991C), Cottonport, LA, Substantial damage. Stalled airplane during turn around from a spray run. Air temperature over 100 degrees.
- [Incident 19780816037129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780816037129I), Aug 16, 1978: Airpts A5 (N2901G), Russell, KS, Minor damage. Prop struck runway while taxiing in gusty winds.
- [Accident 19750605015869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750605015869A), Jun 5, 1975: Airpts A5 (N9975C), Ft Morgan, CO, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740428010189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740428010189A), Apr 28, 1974: Airpts A5 (N2949G), Kerman, CA, Substantial damage. Lnd in cotton fld.
- [Accident 19730719022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730719022769A), Jul 19, 1973: Airpts A5 (N9981C), Arkadelphia, AR, Substantial damage. Fam flt spray equip ck using water. Eng tagged for teardown. Mixt ctl set 1/2-3/4 lean for flt ops.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2025FA0000386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000386), Jun 4, 2025: ACTUATOR. FAILED. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED ON ROLL OUT AND DAMAGED NOSE GEAR DOORS AND ACTUATOR ROD END AND SHAFT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20)

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 SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO 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 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 SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [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 SA10682SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10682SC): Installation of alternator and voltage regulator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA563CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA563CH): Authorizes installation of engines equipped w/Unison Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR) ignition system w/Cylinder Head Temp. (CHT) monitoring capability on airframes. engines. Champion Aerospace 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 SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [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

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Icon A5](https://openairdocs.org/model/icon-a5): 195 registered aircraft, registry code 06001A7
- [Icon A5](https://openairdocs.org/model/icon-a5): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 0563364
- [Berson Bill A-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/berson-bill-a-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613DW
- [Intermountain CALLAIR A-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/intermountain-callair-a-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4570610
- [Piccard A-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/piccard-a-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7001216

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