# N914V: 1931 Perth Amboy BIRD CK - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Perth Amboy BIRD CK](https://openairdocs.org/model/perth-amboy-bird-ck) (registry code 6840132, 3 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming R680](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680) (registry code 41540) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 388](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20388) (Perth-Amboy Title Company), [TCDS ATC 42 Textron Lycoming](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2042%20Textron%20Lycoming) (Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 4004 - Year built: 1931 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition - Airworthiness date: June 8, 1985 - Certificate issued: March 23, 2023 - Expires: March 31, 2030 - Mode S code: ACA762 - Registered owner: [Newhouse Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWHOUSE%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC) - Location: [Fredericksburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fredericksburg) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 30.2918° N, 98.8709° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78624, within about 15 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=914V - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N914V 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 (Perth Amboy BIRD CK) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Lycoming R680) - [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012 - [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004 - [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996 - [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991 - [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 ERA11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA351), Jun 17, 2011: Perth Amboy Bird CK (N914V), New Castle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout. - [NTSB MKC73DCD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCD29), Sep 3, 1972: Perth-Amboy CK (N914V), Ottumwa, IA, 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. - [Accident 20110617019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110617019339A), Jun 17, 2011: Perth Amboy BIRD CK (N914V), New Castle, PA, Substantial damage. The PIC was enroute to an aviation event in princton, NJ. Flight departed dekalb, in (dkb) direct to princton, NJ (K39N) with a fuel stop in kucp New Castle… - [Incident 19840701046119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840701046119I), Jul 1, 1984: Perth BIRDCK (N914V), Lilylake, IL, Minor damage. Made a rolling turn takeoff run. Lost control and nosed over off the runway. Steerable tail wheel lock had failed. ## 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) (2) 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 (Perth Amboy BIRD CK) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming R680) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC ## Related - Other Perth Amboy BIRD CK aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/perth-amboy-bird-ck/aircraft.md - The Lycoming R680 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680.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.