# N3278K: 1982 Warner Lewis STEEN SKYBOLT

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Warner Lewis STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/warner-lewis-steen-skybolt) (registry code 05655JM, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511)
- Serial number: 1435609SS
- Year built: 1982
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 16, 1982
- Certificate issued: May 8, 2024
- Expires: May 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A38BCB
- Registered owner: [Lapierre Chris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAPIERRE%20CHRIS)
- Location: [Vergennes, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Vergennes)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 44.1198° N, 73.3269° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 05491, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3278K
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3278K

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Warner Lewis STEEN SKYBOLT)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming I0360 SER A&C)

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 CEN09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA553), Aug 30, 2009: Warner Lewis Steen (N3278K), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel that caused the wheel to seize.

## 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.

- [Accident 20090830017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090830017399A), Aug 30, 2009: Amtr STEENSKYBOLT (N3278K), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) During the takeoff roll the left main wheel locked up causing an uncommanded turn to the left. The aircraft veered left and exited the runway striking an…
- [Incident 19870829073389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870829073389I), Aug 29, 1987: Amtrsn SKYBOLT (N3278K), Brighton, CO. Engine stopped. Forced landing in a field. Found water in fuel. Replaced fuel and flew back to airport.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N3278K

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3278K before.

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3278K-undated): Globe GC-1B, S/N 1271, built 1946. Owner: [Globe Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBE%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth)

## Related

- Other Warner Lewis STEEN SKYBOLT aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/warner-lewis-steen-skybolt/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c.md

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