# N41705: 1942 Culver LFA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Culver LFA](https://openairdocs.org/model/culver-lfa) (registry code 8730204, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Franklin 4AC199D&E series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac199d-e-series) (registry code 27009)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-730](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-730) (Superior Aircraft Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 398
- Year built: 1942
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: February 6, 1958
- Certificate issued: January 26, 2024
- Expires: January 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A4F097
- Registered owner: [Mx3 Hangar Rats LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MX3%20HANGAR%20RATS%20LLC)
- Location: [Fairfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fairfield)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.3255° N, 84.5529° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45014, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=41705
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41705

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Franklin 4AC199D&E model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Culver LFA)

- [AD 46-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-04-01): Landing Gear Throttle Stop · Superior LCA and LFA

### Matched by engine (Franklin 4AC199D&E series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N41705.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20260525004729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260525004729I), May 25, 2026: Culver LFA (N41705), Hamilton, OH, Minor damage. 05/28/2026 - Pilot stated that he had departed khao (Hamilton, OH) to fly to nearby airfield koxd (oxford, OH) to purchase fuel. After filling the fuel tank to…

## 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) (10)

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 LFA)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation 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 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 SA02294NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02294NY): Replacement of the existing propeller with a Koppers, Aeromatic F200 Propeller. Dennis Taylor
- [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 LFA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/culver-lfa/aircraft.md
- The Franklin 4AC199D&E series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac199d-e-series.md

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