# N29396: 1940 Culver LCA - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Culver LCA](https://openairdocs.org/model/culver-lca) (registry code 8730202, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental IO-200](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-200) (registry code 17021) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-730](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-730) (Superior Aircraft Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 189 - Year built: 1940 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: March 1, 1989 - Certificate issued: August 1, 2024 - Expires: August 31, 2031 - Mode S code: A30451 - Registered owner: [Jilek Dominic A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JILEK%20DOMINIC%20A) - Location: [River Falls, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/River%20Falls) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 44.8469° N, 92.6111° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54022, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=29396 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29396 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Culver LCA) - [AD 46-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-04-02): Carburetor Float Needle · Superior LCA - [AD 46-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-04-01): Landing Gear Throttle Stop · Superior LCA and LFA ### Matched by engine (Continental IO-200) None in force. ## 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 LAX93LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA265), Jun 21, 1993: Culver LCA (N29396), San Luis Obispo, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20030808020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030808020149I), Aug 8, 2003: Supac LCA (N29396), Bozeman, MT, Minor damage. (-23) After take-off from a fly-in/airshow at three forks, Montana, the pilot stated that he was unable to retract or extend landing gear. Mr. Mchenry flew the… - [Accident 19930621019649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930621019649A), Jun 21, 1993: Supac LCA (N29396), San Luis Obispo, CA, Substantial damage. Looked down at airspeed on liftoff. Failed note left wing down until too late. No time in type. Ailerons sensitive. ## 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) (9) 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 airframe (Culver LCA) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc ## Related - Other Culver LCA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/culver-lca/aircraft.md - The Continental IO-200 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-200.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.