# Taylorcraft 15A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850702 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT - Model: 15A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 90 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 3A3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A3) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Helio Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-15a 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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N23JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23JW): [Newell Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWELL%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Beach City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Beach%20City), built 1953, S/N 5-14008 - [N6644N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6644N): [Kratz Bradley L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRATZ%20BRADLEY%20L), [Indiana, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Indiana), built 1952, S/N 5-13044 - [N6645N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6645N): [Tripp Charles L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPP%20CHARLES%20L), [Weirsdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weirsdale), built 1952, S/N 5-13045 - [N6647N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6647N): [Hooten James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOTEN%20JAMES%20T), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), built 1952, S/N 5-13047 - [N6651N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6651N): [Bishop William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20WILLIAM%20R), [Victor, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Victor), built 1952, S/N 5-13051 - [N6653N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6653N): [Carl C Bruch](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARL%20C%20BRUCH), [Kirkland, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Kirkland), built 1954, S/N 5-14017 - [N6658N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6658N): [Melvin John N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELVIN%20JOHN%20N), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), S/N 5-14003 - [N70BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70BL): [Johnson Lynn O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20LYNN%20O), [Nome, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nome), S/N 5-14010 - [N7915A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7915A): [Stearman Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEARMAN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Crawford, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Crawford), built 1953, S/N 5-14005 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 IAD03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA002), Oct 7, 2002: Taylorcraft 15A (N6652N), Somerset, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the… - [NTSB ATL94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA139), Jul 15, 1994: Taylorcraft 15A (N70BL), Dobson, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF A RUNWAY IN USE. - [NTSB SEA89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA009), Oct 9, 1988: Taylorcraft 15A (N6651N), Skykomish, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC88LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA104), Aug 5, 1988: Taylorcraft 15A (N6659N), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC71FAA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71FAA03), Jul 15, 1970: Taylorcraft 15A (N6659N), Nenana, AK, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20021007037569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021007037569A), Oct 7, 2002: Tcraft 15A (N6652N), Somerset, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft departed runway 24, experienced a loss of power and was unable to maintain airspeed. The aircraft clipped powerlines and came to rest in a… - [Accident 19940715020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940715020249A), Jul 15, 1994: Tcraft 15A (N70BL), Dobson, NC, Substantial damage. Truck on service road that crossed runway stopped on strip. Pilot on takeoff tried avoid but wing struck truck. - [Accident 19881009045699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881009045699A), Oct 9, 1988: Tcraft 15A (N6651N), Skykomish, WA, Substantial damage. Touched down on last 500 feet of wet turf. Ran off end of strip and hit a ditch. - [Accident 19880804030989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880804030989A), Aug 4, 1988: Tcraft 15A (N6659N), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Bounced on takeoff and landed on a stump while departing an unimproved strip. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022F00249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00249), May 26, 2022: WIRE. BURNED. DC POWER SYSTEM WIRE 1P45B TO LH VOLTAGE METER CHAFFED IN OVERHEAD PANEL ON AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHORTING TO GROUND. CURRENT HEATED THE WIRE FROM THE VOLTAGE METE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (52, first 50) 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 SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA3-423](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-423): Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): 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 SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00243BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200). Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02293AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02293AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Chelton Flight Systems 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 SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01487SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA02154AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02154AK): Installation of the UPS Aviation Technologies Inc. Apollo MX20 multi-function display, P/N 430-0270-500. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA5925NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5925NM): Installation of oil pressure/temperature instrument. Electronics International - [STC SA5924NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5924NM): Installation of RPM instrument. Electronics International - [STC SA5926NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5926NM): Installation of manifold pressure instrument. Electronics International - [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 SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-15a/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.