# Starduster 2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 86601M2
- Manufacturer (registry): STARDUSTER
- Model: 2
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/starduster-2

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 MIA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA142), Jul 15, 2008: J. E. Douglas Starduster 2 (N27ED), Tappahannock, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA110), Feb 10, 1996: Stolp Starduster II (N1457), Kahului, HI, destroyed. Probable cause: a faulty engine magneto, and decision by the pilot-in-command to operate the airplane with known deficiencies. A factor relating to the accident was: the airplane was overdue for an annual inspection.
- [NTSB DEN7LFTE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN7LFTE19), Aug 25, 1975: Starduster 2 (N11PS), Littleton, CO, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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.

- [Accident 20080715843979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080715843979A), Jul 15, 2008: Amtr STARDUSTER2 (N27ED), Tappahannock, VA, Destroyed. (-23) A certificated pilot observed and reported the following: normal takeoff with a vx best angle of climbout. At approximately traffic pattern altitude,…
- [Incident 19960912044779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960912044779I), Sep 12, 1996: Amtrso STARDUSTER2 (N27ED), Dripping Spring, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on short final, the pilot experienced a strong down draft causing the plane to hit some trees before the pilot could apply full power.
- [Accident 19960209001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960209001539A), Feb 9, 1996: Amtrso STARDUSTER2 (N1457), Kahului, HI, Destroyed. Crashed off end runway on demo flight to new owner. Engine popping prior takeoff quit on climb. Stalled on 180 turn

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR CA050329001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050329001), Mar 10, 2005: UNIVERSAL JOINT. WORN. (CAN) THE 2 UNIVERSAL JOINTS CONNECTING CENTER SECTION FLAP TO RT FLAP WORN. THE WORN JOINTS CAUSED THE 2 SETS OF FLAP ROLLERS BOTH IB AND OB OF THE UNIVERSALS 
- [SDR CA050329011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050329011), Mar 9, 2005: ROD. CRACKED. (CAN) LT AILERON PUSH PULL ROD REMOVED TO CLEAN CORROSION FROM STEEL ENDS, AFTER CLEANING INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK PROGRESSING FROM THE INNER RIVET. SUSPECT 

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Fleet 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/fleet-2): 28 registered aircraft, registry code 1461202
- [Thomas 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056014B
- [J. P. Special 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/j-p-special-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601PP
- [Mayfield 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/mayfield-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601TM
- [Kaines Michael A 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/kaines-michael-a-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056164V
- [Locey Roy Verne 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/locey-roy-verne-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616WY
- [Moss Elvin/Aero Structures 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/moss-elvin-aero-structures-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625AZ
- [Padelt Albert 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/padelt-albert-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637CZ
- [Donald R Voland 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/donald-r-voland-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056416S
- [Sportaire 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/sportaire-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560118
- [Vancraft 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/vancraft-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056015Q
- [Allied 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/allied-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601A7

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