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N30136

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1980 Waco UPF-7 · Pratt & Whitney R-985 series

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Registered owner
Jim Franklin Aviation Service Inc
Location
Ruidoso, NM
Owner type
Corporation
Serial number
5533
Year built
1980
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Experimental, exhibition
Airworthiness date
April 4, 1980
Certificate issued
January 28, 2010
Expires
May 31, 2029
Mode S code
A325E9
Waco UPF-7Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 189 registeredTCDS A-642Airframe · Waco UPF-7Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

No ADs matched this aircraft’s modelsADs on appliances, propellers and installed equipment aren’t matched by model; check those separately.

Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

No bulletins matched this aircraft’s models

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN11FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBrownsville, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 12, 2011 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpringfield, ILfailure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking…Jul 12, 1997 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlbuquerque, NMUpon completion of an airshow the plt returned to coronado arpt. Upon touchdown the acft tried to nose over & a go-around was made. After two touch & go's the plt isolated the problem to a locked right brake so he attempted to remedy the problem by cutting…Oct 3, 1982 · Substantial damage
Investigations on N30136 not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N30136, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the investigation describes another aircraft.

NTSB DEN68F0265Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco UPF-7 · Grants, NMMay 20, 1968 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20110312007139AManeuver · Brownsville, TXOn mar. 12, 2011, a Waco UPF-7, aircraft performing during an airshow, lost power and crashed into a wooded area at the Brownsville airport. After coming out of an inverted manuever the engine sputerred and two plumes of fire could be seen coming from the…Mar 12, 2011 · DestroyedAccident 19970712018149ADescent · Springfield, ILAircraft was performing airshow routine, hit the ground while completing a half cuban eight maneuver. (.4)the pilot said that he was performing an airshow routine with another airplane. He had just come across the top of a '1/2 cuban eight' maneuver, and…Jul 12, 1997 · Substantial damageAccident 19821003050259ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Albuquerque, NMMade several go-arounds due to a locked right brake. Cut brake line. Still locked. Nosed over landing off runway.Oct 3, 1982 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N30136General 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 Waco UPF-7 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.

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