Ryan ST-A SPECIAL
9 Ryan ST-A SPECIAL aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1937–1940.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1937–1940
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Ryan ST-A SPECIAL 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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Ryan ST-A SPECIAL airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Ryan ST-A SPECIAL aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 9, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Leesburg, FLN18904
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Ryan ST-A SPECIAL airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1937 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 3 | |
| 1940 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Ryan ST-A SPECIAL airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Ryan ST-A SPECIAL 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 SPECIAL aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N17343 | 1940 | Carson City, NV | Jan 27, 2026 |
| N17348 | 1938 | Kalispell, MT | Aug 9, 2023 |
| N17350 | 1938 | Pittsburgh, PA | Jul 3, 2012 |
| N17360 | 1937 | Fort Myers, FL | Apr 18, 2017 |
| N17368 | 1937 | Hood River, OR | May 18, 2018 |
| N18904 | 1938 | Blue Springs, MO | Dec 3, 2007 |
| N18905 | — | Jensen Beach, FL | Jan 5, 2026 |
| N18921 | — | Las Vegas, NV | Oct 4, 2024 |
| N8146 | 1940 | Downers Grove, IL | Jun 11, 1999 |