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Ryan ST-A SPECIAL

9 Ryan ST-A SPECIAL aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1937–1940.

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Registered today
9
Years built
1937–1940
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

0 reports on Ryan ST-A SPECIAL airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19372
19383
19402
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL2
NV2
IL1
MO1
MT1
OR1
PA1

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.
See the registered Ryan ST-A SPECIAL aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N173431940Carson City, NVJan 27, 2026
N173481938Kalispell, MTAug 9, 2023
N173501938Pittsburgh, PAJul 3, 2012
N173601937Fort Myers, FLApr 18, 2017
N173681937Hood River, ORMay 18, 2018
N189041938Blue Springs, MODec 3, 2007
N18905—Jensen Beach, FLJan 5, 2026
N18921—Las Vegas, NVOct 4, 2024
N81461940Downers Grove, ILJun 11, 1999

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