# N41716: 1942 Culver LFA - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Culver LFA](https://openairdocs.org/model/culver-lfa) (registry code 8730204, 2 seats) - Engine: [Franklin 4AC176C-D-F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176c-d-f) (registry code 27007) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-730](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-730) (Superior Aircraft Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 433 - Year built: 1942 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: October 9, 1956 - Certificate issued: July 13, 2016 - Expires: July 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A4F0BB - Registered owners: [Allen Arlan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20ARLAN%20R), [Allen Peggy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20PEGGY%20L) - Location: [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix) - Owner type: Co-owned - Owner's area on the map: 33.5115° N, 112.1433° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85019, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=41716 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41716 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): 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 4AC176C-D-F) 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 ERA14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA337), Jul 12, 2014: Culver LFA (N41716), Limington, ME, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. ## 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. - [Accident 20140712014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140712014579A), Jul 12, 2014: Culver LFA (N41716), Limington, ME, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft sustained substantial damaged when it impacted trees during takeoff from Limington airport (63B), Limington, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured.… ## 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 4AC176C-D-F engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176c-d-f.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.