# N43UP: Yakovlev/Burdis W J YAK 3 UPW

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Yakovlev/Burdis W J YAK 3 UPW](https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-burdis-w-j-yak-3-upw) (registry code 056080P, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-1830 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-series) (registry code 52020)
- Serial number: 004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: May 13, 2008
- Certificate issued: March 24, 2021
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A52295
- Registered owner: [Esate Of Mckinstry Jim H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESATE%20OF%20MCKINSTRY%20JIM%20H)
- Location: [Mead, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Mead)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.2341° N, 104.9990° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80542, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=43UP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43UP

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 Pratt & Whitney R-1830 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Yakovlev/Burdis W J YAK 3 UPW)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-1830 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N43UP.

## 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 20020626025369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020626025369I), Jun 26, 2002: Yaklev YAK3 (N43UP), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he approached runway 14 with flaps extended and landing gear down, verified by three green lights in front and rear cockpit positions…

## 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.

## Related

- Other Yakovlev/Burdis W J YAK 3 UPW aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-burdis-w-j-yak-3-upw/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-1830 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-series.md

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