# N55KB: Wood VJ22

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Wood VJ22](https://openairdocs.org/model/wood-vj22) (registry code 9570310, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Franklin 4A235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4a235-series) (registry code 27011)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E6EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E6EA) (Franklin Sp. z.o.o.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: WA-2
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 11, 1986
- Certificate issued: December 13, 2024
- Expires: December 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A6FDF5
- Registered owner: [Hall John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20JOHN%20L)
- Location: [Port Angeles, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Angeles)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 48.0035° N, 123.8229° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98363, within about 12 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=55KB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55KB

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 4A235 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Wood VJ22)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Franklin 4A235 series)

- [AD 2003-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-01): Diaphragm type AC4886 fuel pumps · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego 4A-235-B, 4A-235-B2, 4A-235-B3 and 9 more. Effective Mar 21, 2003
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2002-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-51) (historical): Fuel pump · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego 4A-235-B, 4A-235-B2, 4A-235-B3 and 8 more

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N55KB.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N55KB.

## 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) (6)

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 engine (Franklin 4A235 series)

- [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE1311SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1311SO): Installation of Shivers carburetor temperature gauge with a Richter Aero Equipment B-5 carburetor temperature probe. LegacySTC.com. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE02602AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02602AT): Installation of an alternate engine driven fuel pump in accordance with CJ Aviation "Installation Instructions for Fuel Pump 6005-2A", IR, dated 12/23/02, drawing no. 6005-2A "Fuel Pump", IR, dated 11/14/02 and drawing no. 6005-2B "Cap Plug", IR, dated 12/03/02 or later FAA approved revisions of either document. C J Aviation. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE3331NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3331NM): Lycoming valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc. Lists 4A-235-B

## Related

- Other Wood VJ22 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/wood-vj22/aircraft.md
- The Franklin 4A235 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4a235-series.md

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