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N3703G

1945 Boeing B-17G · Wright R-1820 series

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Registered owner: Military Aircraft Restoration Corp
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Owner type: Corporation
Serial number: 44-83546-A
Year built: 1945
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Limited
Airworthiness date: May 15, 1991
Certificate issued: September 30, 1982
Expires: September 30, 2028
Mode S code: A43693

Boeing B-17GAirframe model · 36 seats · 4 engines · 15 registered Engine modelWright R-1820 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Wright R-1820 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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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

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB MIA96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFayetteville, NCthe failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.Nov 3, 1995 · 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 19951103035949AGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Fayetteville, NCBrakes failed taxiing. Tried control with engines. Ran down embankment. Hit antenna. Check valve hydro rump failureNov 3, 1995 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 4

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SDR 2005FA0000761Engine · failedUPON INSTALLATION OF ENGINE AT NR 3 POSITION, METAL WAS FOUND IN PROPELLER SHAFT. ENGINE HAD RUN IN TIME ONLY AS -0- TSMO. ENGINE REMOVED AND NOT RUN ON AIRCRAFT. (K)Apr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000760Engine · failedUPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED, CHECKED FOR OIL IN GIL TANK, 25 GAL REMAINING. ENGINE REMOVED FROM AC. UPON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER, PROP SHAFT WAS FULL OF METAL. NOSE CASE FAILURE. (K)Apr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000714Engine · failedON FINAL, ENGINE WAS PRODUCING LOW OIL PRESSURE. UPON LANDING, CHECKED SCREENS, OK, CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND APU FOR MAX OIL PRESSURE WAS STILL LOW. COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO PRODUCE ACCEPTABLE OIL PRESSURE. REMOVED ENGINE. (K)Apr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000713Engine · failedUPON TAKEOFF, NOTICED STEADY DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. SHUT ENGINE DOWN AT MIN OIL PRESSURE. PRESSURE STILL DECREASING. CHECKED SCREENS AND OIL PRESSURE VALVE ON GROUND. COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO MAKE MIN ACCEPTABLE PRESSURE. REMOVED ENGINE. UPON REMOVAApr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)

STCs that may be installed

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