# N22694: 1939 Funk C

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Funk C](https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-c) (registry code 3720202, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental A80 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a80-series) (registry code 17006)
- Data sheets: [TCDS TC 217](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20217) (Continental Motors Inc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 22
- Year built: 1939
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: June 21, 1957
- Certificate issued: September 26, 2025
- Expires: September 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A1FAFB
- Registered owner: [Bob Hoover Academy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOB%20HOOVER%20ACADEMY%20INC)
- Location: [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 36.6212° N, 121.6197° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93908, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=22694
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22694

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 Continental A80 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Funk C)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Continental A80 series)

- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more

## 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 LAX01LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA296), Aug 31, 2001: Funk C (N22694), Merced, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper modification of the airplane when he switched a nonvented fuel cap to the fuselage tank. A factor was the inadequate annual inspection.

## 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 20010831023459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010831023459A), Aug 31, 2001: Funk FUNKC (N22694), Merced, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 31, 2001 at approximately 1400 local time (PDT), N22694, a 1939 Funkc, departed Merced airport off of rnwy 30. Shortly after take off, during…

## 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) (4)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Continental A80 series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists A-80-5J
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists A-80-5J
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists A-80-5J
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists A-80-5J

## Related

- Other Funk C aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-c/aircraft.md
- The Continental A80 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a80-series.md

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