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N34783

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1941 Culver LFA · Franklin 4AC199D&E series

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Registered owner
M3x Hangar Rats LLC
Location
Fairfield, OH
Owner type
LLC
Serial number
239
Year built
1941
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard
Airworthiness date
November 4, 1957
Certificate issued
January 29, 2024
Expires
January 31, 2031
Mode S code
A3DADB
Culver LFAAirframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 38 registeredTCDS A-730Airframe · Culver LFAEngine modelFranklin 4AC199D&E series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Franklin 4AC199D&E model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

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

Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

No bulletins matched this aircraft’s models

NTSB investigations · 1

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

NTSB DEN00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoab, UTOverheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.Jun 2, 2000 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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

Accident 20000602007789AMoab, UT(-23) Upon departure at Moab, UT, pilot lost directional control of aircraft due to braking problems. Aircraft departed runway to the left, ground looped and over turned. No injuries, but aircraft received substantial damage. Brian richardson, maintenance…Jun 2, 2000 · No damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

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SDR 20000711SH008Brake Assy · seizedUPON DEPARTURE, PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE LEFT BRAKE SEIZING. AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. AT INSPECTION, BROKEN ASSY WAS FOUND DRAGGING, BUT WHEN CHECKED A SECOND TIME, IT ROTATED FREELY. NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. (X)Jun 2, 2000 · N34783 · Supac LFA · Landing Gear Brake System

STCs that may be installed · 10

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

Airframe · Culver LFA

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA01967WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded AvgasGeneral Aviation Modifications Inc.STC SA04776NYThe HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintainedHIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.STC SA02268CHInstallation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil SeparatorAirwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00433NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00478CHInstallation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.Aviation Products Systems Inc.STC SA593CHInstall Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.Champion Aerospace LLCSTC SA02294NYReplacement of the existing propeller with a Koppers, Aeromatic F200 PropellerDennis TaylorSTC SA01944CHModify 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.