# N5833: 1986 Nichols Charles L GRUMMAN FM-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Nichols Charles L GRUMMAN FM-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/nichols-charles-l-grumman-fm-2) (registry code 3950103, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Wright R-1820-76D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-76d) (registry code 66830)
- Serial number: 5833
- Year built: 1986
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: August 16, 2017
- Certificate issued: September 10, 1991
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A783CE
- Registered owner: [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.7831° N, 96.8067° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Dallas, TX, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5833
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5833

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Nichols Charles L GRUMMAN FM-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Wright R-1820-76D)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N5833.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N5833.

## Reports on N5833 not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N5833, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19981002041079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981002041079I), Oct 2, 1998: Gruman FM2CARLISLE (N5833), Midland, TX, Minor damage. (-5)Aircraft ground looped while taxiing during gusty crosswinds. Pilot stated that brakes were weak due to overheating contributing to the incident.
- [Incident 19930530026839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930530026839I), May 30, 1993: Gruman FM2CARLISLE (N5833), El Cajon, CA, Minor damage. Right gear collapsed followed by left gear on rollout. Gears are mechanically connected. Witness stated gear down.

## 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 Nichols Charles L GRUMMAN FM-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/nichols-charles-l-grumman-fm-2/aircraft.md
- The Wright R-1820-76D engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-76d.md

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