# Ryan Aeronautical ST-A SPECIAL - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7830404 - Manufacturer (registry): RYAN AERONAUTICAL - Model: ST-A SPECIAL - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 92 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 681](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20681) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Ryan Aeronautical Company - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-aeronautical-st-a-special 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) - [N17343](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17343): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1940, S/N 458 - [N17348](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17348): [Billmayer James Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLMAYER%20JAMES%20JAY), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1938, S/N 197 - [N17350](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17350): [Easudes Jesse](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASUDES%20JESSE), [Pittsburgh, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsburgh), built 1938, S/N 192 - [N17360](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17360): [Simply Living LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPLY%20LIVING%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1937, S/N 184 - [N17368](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17368): [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 1937, S/N 173 - [N18904](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18904): [Miller James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20JAMES%20L), [Blue Springs, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Blue%20Springs), built 1938, S/N 188 - [N18905](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18905): [Groves Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROVES%20PETER), [Jensen Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jensen%20Beach), S/N 199 - [N18921](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18921): [Sorenson Fred](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SORENSON%20FRED), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N 339 - [N8146](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8146): [Kozak Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOZAK%20GARY%20D), [Downers Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Downers%20Grove), built 1940, S/N 457 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 MIA99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA154), May 9, 1999: Ryan ST-A (N18904), Leesburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the fence. - [NTSB CHI75FEE69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE69), Jun 21, 1975: Ryan ST-A (N8146), Belvidere, IL, 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 20101202052359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101202052359I), Dec 2, 2010: Ryan Aerona ST-A SPECIA (N17343), Bethany, OK, Minor damage. On December 2, 2010, during landing operations at wiley post airport (pwa), N17343 was damaged after touchdown. Weather was not a factor. The pilot reported he… - [Incident 20000724027369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000724027369I), Jul 24, 2000: Ryan STASPECIAL (N17343), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. (-23)The pilot was landing on runway 36. On the roll out, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and ground looped. The propeller tips were damaged. The pilot… - [Accident 19990509020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990509020449A), May 9, 1999: Ryan STASPECIAL (N18904), Leesburg, FL, Substantial damage. On may 9, 1999, about 1215 eastern daylight time, a Ryan st-a, N18904, registered to a private individual, impacted with a fence during takeoff from a private… - [Incident 19820808056139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820808056139I), Aug 8, 1982: Ryan STASPECIAL (N17348), Stanford, CA, Minor damage. Rough engine and power loss. Landed in a field. Believed to be a broken cam follower roller. - [Incident 19781021029329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781021029329I), Oct 21, 1978: Ryan STA (N8146), Waukegan, IL, Minor damage. Engine quit at 2000 ft. AGL. During climb due to dirt in the carburetor. - [Accident 19750621028121A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750621028121A), Jun 21, 1975: Ryan STASPECIAL (N8146), Belvidere, IL, Substantial damage. Airport congestion due to uncontrolled mix of diverse opns. Plt demonstrating acft to pax. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) 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 SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): 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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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