# N768WM: 1942 Boeing E75 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Boeing E75](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-e75) (registry code 1380120, 2 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-743](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-743) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 75-7394 - Year built: 1942 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition - Airworthiness date: May 16, 2022 - Certificate issued: March 28, 2022 - Expires: March 31, 2029 - Mode S code: AA6140 - Registered owner: [Tailwinds Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILWINDS%20AIR%20INC) - Location: [Morganza, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Morganza) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 30.7125° N, 91.5864° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 70759, 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=768WM - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N768WM 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-985 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Boeing E75) - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 63-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-13-01): Propeller Inspection · Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C), A75J1 (Army PT-18) and 9 more. Effective Jun 21, 1963 - [AD 60-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-08-02): Longeron Cracks · Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C), A75J1 (Army PT-18) and 9 more - [AD 50-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-06-02): Wing Spar Inspection · Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C), A75J1 (Army PT-18) and 9 more - [AD 49-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-23-01): Fuselage Truss · Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C), A75J1 (Army PT-18) and 9 more - [AD 46-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-24-01): Wing Drain Holes · Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C), A75J1 (Army PT-18) and 6 more ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB SW-17-28](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-28): Fuel Quantity Indicator. Issued Oct 10, 2017 ## 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 CEN24LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA213), Jun 7, 2024: Boeing E75 (N768WM), Shuteston, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet grass strip. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20240607008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240607008309A), Jun 7, 2024: Boeing E75 (N768WM), Sunset, LA, Minor damage. Pilot was landing on a wet private grass strip. On rollout aircraft began sliding to the left and main gear impacted water and mud causing aircraft to flip… - [Incident 19870718035429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870718035429I), Jul 18, 1987: Boeing E75 (N768WM), Hyannis, MA, Minor damage. During banner tow offshore, the engine backfired and quit. Aircraft was landed in the ocean. Additional salt damage ## 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) (112, first 50) 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 (Boeing E75) - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA1208WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1208WE): Steel aileron actuating fitting replacement for Boeing P/N 75-1417. AvComp LLC - [STC SA1540WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1540WE): Installation of Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1, -AN-3, -AN14B, or -AN14BM engine, Hamilton Standard 2D30/6101A-12 or 2D30/6101A-12 or 22D30/6533A-12 propeller, modified fuel and oil systems. AvComp LLC - [STC SA1703WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1703WE): Installation of Serv-Aero four aileron system. AvComp, LLC - [STC SA26WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA26WE): Removable aluminum fuselage panels. (Restricted category only.). AvComp LLC - [STC SA3250NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3250NM): Installation of cockpit canopy enclosure. AvComp LLC - [STC SA3251NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3251NM): Installation of Speed Ring engine cowling. AvComp LLC - [STC SA266SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA266SW): Installation of engine mount P/N M1 for Pratt & Whitney R-985 or R-1340 engine installation. AirCorps Aviation - [STC SA4-326](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-326): Aerial dust and spray equipment. Texas Transland LLC - [STC SA4-589](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-589): Installation of Swathmaster dispensing unit. Texas Transland LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA692NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA692NW): Installation of a Lycoming engine, Hamilton Standard hub, Boeing E75-300 engine mount. Terrence R. Martin - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC ST03413CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03413CH): Installation of an aircraft smoke system. Yesteryear Aviation Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02853CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02853CH): Installation of an external step on the left hand side of the fuselage. Doubletee Products - [STC SA01169CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01169CH): Increase of maximum gross weight. Olivia Flying Service Inc - [STC SA02045SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02045SE): Modification of aircraft, and Fabrication and installation of Big Sky Stearman 4 Aileron Kit. Big Sky Stearman - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA4974NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4974NM): Installation of Jacobs Model R-755-9, -A2 or B2 engine with Hamilton Std 2B20/6135-15 propellers. Radial Engines Ltd - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA3320SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3320SO): Installation of Redling hydraulic brakes. (75 SERIES STEARMAN). Springer Aerospace LTD. Lists 75 Series - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc. Lists 75 Series - [STC SA1002GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1002GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA00453DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00453DE): Installation of Oilamatic preoiler system using FAA approved drawing list no. STEA400, Initial release, dtd 6/11/01 or later FAA approved revision. Oilamatic Inc - [STC ST00797SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00797SE): Install landing gear strut seal assembly. Merlyn Products Inc - [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc - [STC SA2269WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2269WE): Installation of modified wheels and brakes. (All 75 Models listed on TC A-743). Denton Aircraft Company. Lists 75 Series - [STC SA2-771](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-771): Installation of Fiberglass Covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc All 112: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N768WM/stcs.md ## Related - Other Boeing E75 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-e75/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.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.