# N179EP: 1965 Aerovodochody L-29 DELFIN

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aerovodochody L-29 DELFIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerovodochody-l-29-delfin) (registry code 0564310, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT12A series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt12a-series) (registry code 52056)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1E9](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E9) (Erickson Incorporated DBA Erickson Air-Crane) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 591699
- Year built: 1965
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: August 24, 2018
- Certificate issued: November 14, 2013
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A13B0E
- Registered owner: [Ff29 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FF29%20LLC)
- Location: [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.6444° N, 111.5066° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 84060, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=179EP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179EP

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney JT12A model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Aerovodochody L-29 DELFIN)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JT12A series)

- [AD 71-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-24-05): Compressor Rotor Discs · Pratt & Whitney Division JFTD12A-4A (T73P-1), JFTD12A-5A (T73-P-700), JT12A-6 and 2 more. Effective May 31, 1974
- [AD 71-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-17-06): Stage 2, 3, 7 and 8 Compressor Rotor Discs · Pratt & Whitney Division J60-P-5B, JT12A-6, JT12A-6A and 1 more. Effective Aug 17, 1971
- [AD 56-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-02): Cylinder Flange Attaching Stud · Pratt & Whitney Division Double Wasp CA15, Double Wasp CA17, Double Wasp CA18 and 115 more

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N179EP.

## 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 20060704016319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060704016319I), Jul 4, 2006: Aerovd L29 (N179EP), Riverside, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The forward canopy departed from the aircraft in flight. While climbing, @ 5500 feet, the pilot in command (PIC) noticed the cockpit pressurization…

## 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 Aerovodochody L-29 DELFIN aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerovodochody-l-29-delfin/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JT12A series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt12a-series.md

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