# N1055A: Trampenau Howard F KR-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Trampenau Howard F KR-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/trampenau-howard-f-kr-2) (registry code 05648AH, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: HFT-2
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 11, 1985
- Certificate issued: August 20, 2021
- Expires: August 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A01A4F
- Registered owner: [Mcfarland William K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCFARLAND%20WILLIAM%20K)
- Location: [Valley Lee, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Valley%20Lee)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.1804° N, 76.4996° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 20692, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1055A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1055A

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Trampenau Howard F KR-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N1055A.

## NTSB investigations on N1055A not matched to an aircraft (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB UNK65X1497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1497), Jun 9, 1965: Piper PA-18 (N1055A), El Rodeo, Mexico, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19810822064859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810822064859I), Aug 22, 1981: Amtrra KR2 (N1055A), Elmire, NY, No damage. Engine rough on takeoff. Aborted. Damaged gear cowling and exhaust stacks.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Trampenau Howard F KR-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/trampenau-howard-f-kr-2/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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