# N76BP: 1984 Valentin TAIFUN 17E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Valentin TAIFUN 17E](https://openairdocs.org/model/valentin-taifun-17e) (registry code 9370100, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Limbach LIMBACH L2000](https://openairdocs.org/engine/limbach-limbach-l2000) (registry code 38601)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G50EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G50EU) (Valentin GmbH & Co.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1034
- Year built: 1984
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: March 8, 1988
- Certificate issued: January 30, 2007
- Expires: May 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AA3F56
- Registered owner: [Stewart Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20MICHAEL)
- Location: [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.6572° N, 111.4937° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Park City, UT, 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=76BP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76BP

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): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (Valentin TAIFUN 17E)

- [AD 2004-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-10): Wing and fuselage side root ribs · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Nov 24, 2004
- [AD 2001-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-05-08): Central Wing Bolts · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Apr 13, 2001
- [AD 88-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-15-01): Stall Warning System · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Jul 14, 1988
- [AD 87-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-25-01): Welded Joints-Axles · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Dec 3, 1987
- [AD 87-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-06-01): Tailplane Front Mounting · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Mar 27, 1987

### Matched by engine (Limbach LIMBACH L2000)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N76BP.

## NTSB investigations on N76BP not matched to an aircraft (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 NYC85LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA006), Oct 7, 1984: Champion 7KCAB (N76BP), Coram, NY, substantial damage

## 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.

- [Incident 20000614033969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000614033969I), Jun 14, 2000: Valent TAIFUN17E (N76BP), Salida, CO, Minor damage. (-23)According to witnesses pilot stated he departed harriet alexander airport in Salida Colorado; was unble to gain altitude; struck power lines and a barbed…
- [Incident 19880123021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880123021319I), Jan 23, 1988: Valent TAIFUN17E (N76BP), Caldwell, NJ. Snow showers approaching. Pilot returned to field. Tower did not answer call. Assumed weak radio. Continued to field.

## 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 Valentin TAIFUN 17E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/valentin-taifun-17e/aircraft.md
- The Limbach LIMBACH L2000 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/limbach-limbach-l2000.md

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