Ayres Corporation S-2R
45 Ayres Corporation S-2R aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1997. Most are registered in ND, CA and GA.
- Registered today
- 45
- Years built
- 1968–1997
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Ayres Corporation S-2R airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Ayres Corporation S-2R
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 15
- Destroyed
- 7
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Ayres Corporation S-2R airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Ayres Corporation S-2R aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Nov 3, 2021Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Shafter, CAN8960Q
- Aug 25, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Cordele, GAN3003N
- May 14, 2009Substantial damage · serious injuries · Monroe, LA
- Jan 18, 2001Substantial damage · serious injuries · Holtville, CA
- Oct 14, 1998Destroyed · none injuries · Frisco City, AL
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19957 reports on Ayres Corporation S-2R airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- cam1
- controller1
- fcu1
- governor1
- nut1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 3 | |
| 1978 | 23 | |
| 1981 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 3 | |
| 1996 | 3 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Ayres Corporation S-2R airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Ayres Corporation S-2R airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 7 service difficulty reports on Ayres Corporation S-2R airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
S-2R aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N15NV | 1978 | Valley City, ND | Sep 21, 2012 |
| N20AF | 1981 | Oakdale, CA | Jul 27, 2009 |
| N222GK | 1997 | Hamlin, TX | Mar 4, 2014 |
| N2237Z | 1996 | Drayton, ND | Jan 25, 2018 |
| N29254 | — | Pantego, NC | Dec 23, 2013 |
| N3003N | 1995 | Sycamore, GA | Jan 23, 2012 |
| N3024V | 1994 | Hastings, NE | Dec 20, 2019 |
| N3087S | — | Ashley, ND | May 23, 2011 |
| N3298U | 1995 | Hettinger, ND | Feb 12, 2020 |
| N3299D | 1995 | Milton, DE | Mar 12, 1996 |
| N3300X | 1996 | Imperial, CA | Dec 16, 2024 |
| N344PA | 1978 | Madison, AL | Jun 9, 2010 |
| N4002Q | 1978 | Larimore, ND | Aug 9, 2016 |
| N4002R | 1978 | Cambridge, NE | Jan 4, 2024 |
| N40039 | 1978 | Cooperstown, ND | Aug 16, 2025 |
| N4003Y | 1978 | Lakeland, GA | Apr 19, 1999 |
| N40054 | 1978 | Corcoran, CA | Jan 3, 1979 |
| N4005M | 1978 | Coahoma, MS | Jan 29, 2019 |
| N4005S | 1968 | Othello, WA | Apr 23, 2015 |
| N4007H | 1978 | Bryan, TX | May 18, 2004 |
| N4007L | 1978 | Cavalier, ND | May 18, 2012 |
| N5046X | — | Callaway, NE | May 20, 2019 |
| N5047X | 1978 | Weiser, ID | Mar 25, 2022 |
| N5049X | 1978 | Kerman, CA | Jan 30, 2012 |
| N5058X | 1978 | Manhattan, KS | Jul 22, 2021 |