# Snow S2B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8380204 - Manufacturer (registry): SNOW - Model: S2B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 112 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2A7](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A7) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Thrush Aircraft LLC - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-s2b 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 66-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-14-01): Wing Main Spar · Thrush 600-S-2C, S-2B, S-2C and 1 more. Effective Jul 5, 1966 - [AD 63-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-05-03): Wing Main Spar Web Flange · Thrush S-2B, S-2C and S2A. Effective Mar 8, 1963 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 CHI77FEV19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEV19), Apr 12, 1977: Snow S2B (N6175U), Belle Rive, IL, destroyed - [NTSB SEA71FYG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FYG48), Apr 30, 1971: Snow 600S2C (N1853S), Pasco, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FBJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBJ08), Jun 7, 1970: Snow S2B (N9414R), Gaylord, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70DRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRA07), Apr 1, 1970: Snow S2B (N6175U), East Benard, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68D0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0144), Aug 1, 1967: Snow S2B (N9416R), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0338), Jan 24, 1964: Snow S2B (N9411R), Tracy, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20080502834099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502834099I), May 2, 2008: Pitts S2B (N9414R), Minor damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On may 2, 2008, at approximately 18:55 hours, a snow S2B, owned and operated by [privacy data omitted], crashed in field between weslaco and harligen off… - [Accident 19770412011949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770412011949A), Apr 12, 1977: Ayres S2B (N6175U), Belle Rive, IL, Destroyed ## Service difficulty reports (11) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA150504001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150504001), May 3, 2015: CONTROL TUBE. DAMAGED. (CAN) COCKPIT CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY RUBBING ON INTERNAL VHF COMM ANTENNA DOUBLER: INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT DUE TO THE LIGHT GAUGE, 0.025", OF BOTTOM AFT PANEL A - [SDR 2012FA0000645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000645), Sep 25, 2012: TIRE. SEPARATED. A NEW D501A TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED AND AFTER THE FIRST LANDING, THE SOLID RUBBER TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY. - [SDR 2012FA0000685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000685), Sep 24, 2012: WHEEL. FAILED. AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW TAIL WHEEL ASSY, ON FIRST LANDING WHICH PROGRESSED NORMALLY, THE RUBBER TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT. LANDING WAS NORMAL BUT TAXIED - [SDR CA111021009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111021009), Oct 21, 2011: FORK. CRACKED. (CAN) ON LANDING, THE TAIL WHEEL FORK DEPARTED THE ACFT AS IT CRACKED THE CAST ALUMINUM FORK THAT THE TAIL WHEEL AXLE GOES THROUGH. THE ACFT LANDED WITH NO FURT - [SDR CA090515002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090515002), May 15, 2009: AILERON. OBSTRUCTED. (CAN) INSP OF THE CONTROL SURFACES FOUND THAT AILERONS DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL LIMITS AND PUSH RODS ARE HITTING FWD SPARS OF THE LWR WINGS. ELEVATOR TAB IS UNABLE TO - [SDR CA090515001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090515001), May 15, 2009: TUBE. DAMAGED. (CAN) 4130 N FUSELAGE DIAGONAL TUBE PN 2-2100-241 FOUND DAMAGED BY IMPROPER CLEARANCE OF INSTALLED HARWARE OF THE FORWARD POSITION LT RUDDER PEDAL PIVOT BOLT AN - [SDR R019184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R019184), Mar 6, 2006: BUSHING. LOOSE. CUSTOMER REMOVED PROP DUE TO OIL LEAKING FROM BLADE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE PROPELLER REVEALED A LOOSE PITCH CHANGE ROD BORE BUSHING CAUSING THE OIL LEAK. THE PC RO - [SDR 2003FA0001092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001092), Jul 1, 2001: FLANGE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. INSTALLED 3 BLADE MT PROP TO DECREASE STRESS ON CRANKSHAFT.(K) - [SDR 2003FA0001091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001091), Jun 1, 2001: FLANGE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. INSTALLED 3 BLADE PROP TO DECREASE STRESS ON CRANKSHAFT. - [SDR 2003FA0001090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001090), Jan 1, 2000: FLANGE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT AT FLANGE RADIUS. SUGGEST INSTALLATION OF 3 BLADE PROP TO REDUCE LOAD ON CRANKSHAFT. - [SDR 99ZZZX2578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2578), Jul 7, 1999: FABRIC. MISMANUFACTURED. ON TOP WING 1 INCH OUTSIDE THE CENTER SECTION, 10 INCHES AFT OF THE LEADING EDGE, THE DOPE COVERING PEALED OFF IN A SHEET DOWN TO THE FABRIC. IT IS HAS BEEN SUB ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (32) 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 SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02266SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02266SE): Installation of a Lever Throttle Quadrant. Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA5190NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5190NM): Installation of Gustin Aviation chip detector light system. A & L Aircraft Parts Inc - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [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 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): 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 SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [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 SA00173DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00173DE): Installation of Oilamatic preoiler system. Oilamatic Inc - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System. Aero Enhancements Inc - [STC SA01639NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01639NY): Replacement of 12 refrigerant in air conditioning system with Enviro Refrigerant Hotshot R414B. Scale Modelbuilders Inc - [STC SA00622LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00622LA): Installation of an electronic digital engine tachometer horizon model P-1000. Horizon Instruments Inc - [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 SA1924SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1924SO): Install aviation gasoline starting system. Duke Metering Equipment Co, 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 SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA1164WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1164WE): Ceconite 101 covering of empennage. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA550WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA550WE): Wing auxiliary fuel tanks. Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA609WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA609WE): Pratt & Whitney R-1340 AN-1 engine (restricted category only). Serv-Aero Engineering Inc ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aviat PITTS S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b): 78 registered aircraft, registry code 2210308 - [Pitts Aerobatics S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-aerobatics-s-2b): 28 registered aircraft, registry code 7220450 - [Aviat PITTS S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-pitts-s-2b): 11 registered aircraft, registry code 2210403 - [Christen Industries S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-s-2b): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2210008 - [Grumman S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-s-2b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3951011 - [Pitts S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-2b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220405 --- 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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