# Camair 480

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1890102
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMAIR
- Model: 480
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 135 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 2A2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Fred Garcia
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/camair-480

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 63-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-21-05): Main and Nose Retraction Links · American Navion Society D-16, D-16A, 480 and 8 more

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N188V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N188V): [Maximus Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXIMUS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), built 1955, S/N 101
- [N206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206): [Gaines Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAINES%20ROBERT%20M), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 1948, S/N 1-053
- [N214N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214N): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1955, S/N 1-058
- [N224MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224MJ): [Glover William Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20WILLIAM%20SCOTT), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), S/N 1-064
- [N234](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1956, S/N 1-070
- [N243](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N243): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1946, S/N 1-077
- [N480XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480XX): [Herrington Russell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERRINGTON%20RUSSELL), [Portal, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Portal), S/N 1-065
- [N8693E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8693E): [Gaines Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAINES%20ROBERT%20M), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), S/N 1-079

## NTSB investigations (12)

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 CHI07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA086), Mar 8, 2007: Camair 480 (N209), East Liberty, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN76DQD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DQD24), May 7, 1976: Camair 480 (N239), Lordsburg, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHA42), May 23, 1975: Camair 480 (N221), Honesdale, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT38), Nov 17, 1973: Camair 480 (N215), Lantana, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FFJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FFJ19), Mar 21, 1973: Camair 480 (N216), Dunkirk, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD05), Aug 1, 1971: Camair 480 (N233), Lake Wales, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0488), May 10, 1969: Camair 480C (N8693E), Marco Island, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0249), Nov 3, 1968: Camair 480 (N10600), Stilwell, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0175), Oct 8, 1967: Camair 480 (N234), Georgetown, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1013), Dec 14, 1964: Camair 480 (N188V), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1733](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1733), May 12, 1964: Camair 480 (N236), Bahia Honda, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0534), Feb 11, 1964: Camair 480 (N221), Red Bank, NJ, 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 20121012026209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121012026209I), Oct 12, 2012: Camair 480 (N234), No damage. Ok
- [Accident 20070308832159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070308832159A), Mar 8, 2007: Camair 480 (N209), West Mansfield, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On 03-08-07, aircraft N209, Camair-480 impacted the ground on private property at approximately 1115 local time. The accident occurred at 9000 c.r. 26,…
- [Accident 19760507010379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760507010379A), May 7, 1976: Camair 480 (N239), Lordsburg, NM, Substantial damage. Left eng oil supply exhausted. Gear-up ldg in mesquite brush. Density alt,7200FT. High oil usage eng
- [Accident 19750523010009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750523010009A), May 23, 1975: Camair 480 (N221), Honesdale, PA, Substantial damage. Plt heard loud pop when brakes apld.l brake disc warped and ridged. Rolled dwn hill hit rocks.
- [Accident 19731117040709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731117040709A), Nov 17, 1973: Camair 480 (N215), Lantana, FL, Substantial damage. Acft obsvd flying slo nose hi.t/d in grass area bfr rwy. Pitot opening 3/4 closed dirt,dobber mud.
- [Accident 19730321005959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730321005959A), Mar 21, 1973: Camair 480 (N216), Dunkirk, NY, Substantial damage. Plt thought enough fuel for short flt. Dnwnd apch noted. Acft otr direction made sharp l turn.

## Service difficulty reports (6)

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

- [SDR 2022FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000637), Oct 20, 2022: CANOPY. BROKEN. I WAS FLYING AT APPROXIMATELY 5,000' AGL WHEN THE CANOPY DEPARTED THE AIRPLANE. WHEN I REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED, THE AIRPLANE WAS PITCHED DOWN AT ABOUT A 60 DEGRE
- [SDR CA991210090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210090), Nov 10, 1999: ACTUATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ON TAKEOFF, THE NR, N2 DECREASED AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO BEEP INPUT.
- [SDR CA990812044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990812044), Jul 23, 1999: NUT. MISSING. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BOLT P/N LWB-22-6-58 THAT HOLDS THE END OF THE HYDRAULIC DAMPER WAS PROTRUDING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REV
- [SDR CA980313009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980313009), Feb 24, 1998: EDUCTOR. CRACKED. (CAN) EXHAUST EDUCTOR CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES BOTH ON FORWARD AND AFT EDGES AROUND DOUBLERS.
- [SDR CA950515034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA950515034), Apr 11, 1995: WEAR PLATE. WORN. (CAN)WEAR PLATE TABS BROKEN OFF WHERE TABS ATTACH TO PLATE. TABS BROKE DURING PRACTICE RUN ON AUTO ROTATION.
- [SDR CA950515033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA950515033), Apr 9, 1995: TRANSMISSION. LEAKING. (CAN)GLASS IN SIGHT INDICATOR LEAKING SLOWLY. LEAK ENOUGH TO MAKE A MESS BUT NOT ENOUGH TO REQUIRE ADDITION OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (27)

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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [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 SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA1512WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1512WE): Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1. K S Avionics Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA3328SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3328SO): Install landing gear wheel cover. Goldman Don
- [STC SA142SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA142SO): Installation of control wheel. Garcia Joaquin
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [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 SA1675WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1675WE): Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems EGT-2. K S Avionics, Inc
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co
- [STC SA2105WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2105WE): Installation of Model EGT-3 exhaust gas temperature monitor(with rising temperature alarm). (DC-6B (NAVY R6D-1Z) 680). K S Avionics, Inc
- [STC SA219EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA219EA): Installation of Katz integrated flight indicator Model KIFI-2 or KIFI-2A. Forest City Avn Svc Inc
- [STC SA162EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA162EA): Modification of Navion retract link assembly 145-34106. Rudolph Chalow
- [STC SA200CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA200CE): Nose and main gear retracting link replacement. Western Machine Repair Service
- [STC SA262SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA262SO): 24-volt starting system. Atlanta Aero Service Inc
- [STC SA278SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA278SO): Main and nose landing gear retract links. William E Freeman
- [STC SA492WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA492WE): Full flow lube oil filter 40409A with element 1A0235. Winslow Aerofilter Corp
- [STC SA1-396](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-396): Navion retract links 143-33165 and 143-33165-10 modified. Rudolph Chalow

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Enstrom Helicopter 480](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480): 14 registered aircraft, registry code 3300560

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