1936 Ryan Sta Special
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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1936 Ryan STA Iconic Ryan STA with exceptional history and a high-quality, original restoration. The stock STA is renowned for its sleek Art Deco design, superb handling, and classic Ryan performance. The STA was produced by the Ryan Aircraft Company just a few years after the famed "Spirit of St. Louis" reflecting the same golden-era heritage of the Ryan name. Historical note: FAA registration history documents this aircraft as based in Honolulu, Hawaii during the Pearl Harbor era, where it survived the December 7, 1941 attack. This STA was completely disassembled and professionally restored to original standards. An example of and one of very few airworthy STAs carrying the authentic legacy forward. Flight certification complete. Fresh annual. Ready to fly. A rare opportunity to acquire a flight-ready, historically significant Ryan STA, ideal for a serious collector or discerning pilot. Additional photos, logs, and documentation available for serious inquiries. Specs Highlights - Manassco D-4-87 Engine - 11 hours since documented Ball overhaul - New Sensenich propeller - All new control cables - Hydraulic Cleveland disc brakes - Rebuilt instruments - Wings and flying surfaces re-covered with poly-fiber - Aerothane paint - New leather upholstery - Fresh annual inspection Additionally added: - Locking tail wheel - Toe brakes - Auxiliary Electric Fuel Pump - Alcor EGT gauge
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Jeff Wilson
trade-a-plane.com
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$160,000
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Brea, CA | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Ryan Sta Special
This 1936 Ryan Sta Special (NC14982) is a single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $160,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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FAA registration data pending for NC14982.
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