- Registered owners
- Tanzer Matthew MSmith Winston R
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Owner type
- Partnership
- Serial number
- 23140
- Year built
- 1947
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- September 21, 1955
- Certificate issued
- March 8, 2019
- Expires
- March 31, 2029
- Mode S code
- A0BFA2
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental A&C65 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 10
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1969 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
Information bulletins that may apply · 3
Advisory, not mandatory.
NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ATL95LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooresville, NCThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW85FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFerriday, LAAcft was observed in slow flt aprx 40 ft AGL just above stall speed with the eng operating smoothly. The acft then stalled and impacted in an aprx 90 deg nose down attitude. The plt was flying from the front seat. The acft was not equipped with shoulder…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 19950910028169AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Mooresville, NCLost power gradually. Used heat no avail. Stalled into tree tops. Beleived carb icing. Failed use heat timely.Accident 19850108000349AUnauth Low Level Opns · Ferriday, LACircling at low altitude pilot talking to people on the ground. Impacted ground in steep nose down attitude.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N1474NGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper J3C-65 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 29
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Engine · Continental A&C65 series
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.STC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.