Ryan ST-A
23 Ryan ST-A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1935–1939. Most are registered in CA, GA and MO.
- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 1935–1939
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Ryan ST-A 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 Ryan ST-A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Ryan ST-A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Ryan ST-A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 26, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Fresno, CAN14987
- Aug 10, 1985Destroyed · fatal injuries · Versailles, MO
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Ryan ST-A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1935 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | |
| 1937 | 6 | |
| 1938 | 1 | |
| 1939 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Ryan ST-A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Ryan ST-A airframes. 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
- Cruising speed
- 92 mph
ST-A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N14911 | 1935 | San Luis Obispo, CA | Jun 25, 2024 |
| N14954 | 1935 | Clarkston, WA | Jul 20, 2020 |
| N14955 | 1936 | Memphis, TN | Feb 1, 1991 |
| N14956 | — | Atlanta, GA | Jan 20, 1994 |
| N14957 | 1935 | Smithville, MO | Sep 9, 1970 |
| N14982 | 1936 | Orange, CA | Jun 26, 1996 |
| N14983 | 1936 | Montrose, CO | Jan 29, 2014 |
| N14984 | 1936 | Modesto, CA | Mar 30, 2020 |
| N14985 | — | Kalispell, MT | Jun 29, 2021 |
| N14987 | — | Ventura, CA | Jan 9, 1987 |
| N16039 | 1936 | Sonoma, CA | Aug 26, 2010 |
| N17351 | 1937 | Hillsboro, OR | Mar 14, 2022 |
| N17352 | 1937 | Vacaville, CA | Apr 16, 2011 |
| N17353 | 1937 | Wichita, KS | Apr 24, 1991 |
| N17357 | 1937 | Flower Mound, TX | Oct 5, 2016 |
| N17369 | 1937 | Pottsville, PA | Aug 21, 2013 |
| N18902 | 1938 | Ottumwa, IA | Mar 10, 2014 |
| N18922 | 1939 | Erwinna, PA | Apr 22, 2009 |
| N18923 | 1939 | Snellville, GA | Nov 3, 2017 |
| N26JC | 1937 | Garden City, NY | May 26, 2017 |
| N7779 | — | Las Vegas, NV | Apr 1, 2019 |
| N86555 | — | Smithville, MO | Aug 16, 1977 |
| N9E | 1939 | Portsmouth, VA | Jan 23, 2008 |