# N1390A: 1992 Aero Vodochody L-139 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Aero Vodochody L-139](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l-139) (registry code 05631MG, 2 seats) - Engine: [Garrett TFE731-4](https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tfe731-4) (registry code 29102) - Data sheets: [TCDS E6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E6WE) (Honeywell Aerospace US LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 295501 - Year built: 1992 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition - Airworthiness date: July 10, 2012 - Certificate issued: March 12, 2014 - Expires: March 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A09EF9 - Registered owner: [Veruca Salt LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERUCA%20SALT%20LLC) - Location: [Washington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Washington) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 30.2869° N, 96.1894° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77880, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1390A - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1390A 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): 8 in force ### Matched by airframe (Aero Vodochody L-139) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Garrett TFE731-4) - [AD 2016-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-02): Failure of the interstage turbine transition duct · Honeywell International TFE731-4, TFE731-4R, TFE731-5AR and 2 more. Effective May 5, 2016 - [AD 2014-12-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-52): Engines · Honeywell International TFE731-20AR, TFE731-20BR, TFE731-20R and 11 more. Effective Jul 28, 2014 - [AD 2012-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-05): First stage low-pressure turbine (LPT1) rotor assembly · Honeywell International TFE731-4, TFE731-4R, TFE731-5 and 3 more. Effective Oct 2, 2012 - [AD 2010-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-06-11): Second stage low-pressure compressor rotor (LPCR) discs · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2C and 16 more. Effective Apr 21, 2010 - [AD 2008-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-12): ITT duct · Honeywell International TFE731-4, TFE731-4R, TFE731-5 and 3 more. Effective Oct 27, 2008 - [AD 2001-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-09): Fan Rotor Discs · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Dec 21, 2001 - [AD 2000-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-09): HPC Impeller · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 20 more. Effective Oct 10, 2000 - [AD 98-17-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01-R1): Flex Fuel Tube · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Nov 29, 1999 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 98-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01) (historical): Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Oct 13, 1998 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (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 CEN23FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA160), Apr 19, 2023: Aero Vodochody L-139 (N1390A), Bridgeport, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach path while checking for possible bird strike damage that resulted in a delayed go-around attempt and a collision with terrain. Contributing to… ## 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. - [Accident 20230419006969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230419006969A), Apr 19, 2023: Aero Vodochody L-139 (N1390A), Bridgeport, TX, Substantial damage. - On April 19, 2023, about 1837 central daylight time, an Aero Vodochody L-139 albatros 2000 airplane, [privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage… ## Reports on N1390A not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N1390A, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 19830216004129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830216004129A), Feb 16, 1983: Amtrmo SONERAI2 (N1390A), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. Pilot reported tail wheel casting broke causing him to lose directional control of aircraft resulting in noseover. ## 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. ## Earlier aircraft with N1390A The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N1390A before. - [Cancelled 2006-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1390A-2006-08-15): Mcdaniel T E MSB 1, S/N 711, built 1982. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Rhinehart Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEHART%20ROBERT), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso) - [Cancelled 1970-06-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1390A-1970-06-26): Piper PA-18, S/N 18-1222. Owner: [Sylvaire Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SYLVAIRE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Sylvester, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sylvester) ## Related - Other Aero Vodochody L-139 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l-139/aircraft.md - The Garrett TFE731-4 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tfe731-4.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.