# Fairchild 42

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3370702
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: 42
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 81 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 242](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20242) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Fairchild Industries Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-42

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 (1)

- [N106M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106M): [Stevenson William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVENSON%20WILLIAM%20E), [Sutton, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sutton), built 1929, S/N 4

## STCs approved for it (2)

- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC

## 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 ANC04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA003), Oct 12, 2003: Fairchild 42 (N106M), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate inspection of the carburetor by the aircraft mechanic who had recently worked on the carburetor, which failed to detect a cracked float, resulting in a total loss of engine power…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports 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.

- [Accident 20031012034569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031012034569A), Oct 12, 2003: Frchld 42 (N106M), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot indicated that he was in cruise flight with all of the engine indications reading normal. The pilot felt the engine shudder and then it quit at…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 96ZZZX1072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1072), Feb 20, 1996: INDICATOR. FLAG INOP. ATTITUDE DIRECTOR FLAG INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW FIXTURE.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bell 42](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-42): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1182208

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