# N1096W: 1973 Beech F33A, registration cancelled 2012-05-24 - Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft) - Cancelled: May 24, 2012 - Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation - Airframe: [Beech F33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-f33a) (registry code 1151425) - Engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032) - Data sheets: [TCDS 3A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A15), [TCDS E5CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: CE-436 - Year built: 1973 - Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, utility - Airworthiness date: April 26, 1973 - Certificate issued: June 29, 2001 - Last registry action: May 27, 2010 - Mode S code: A02962 - Owner when cancelled: [Gta Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GTA%20AIR%20INC) - Location: [Lancaster, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lancaster) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 32.5665° N, 96.7489° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75146, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based - The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1096W - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1096W - Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1096W-2012-05-24 From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe. ADs and bulletins for the Beech F33A: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-f33a.md ## Service difficulty reports (20) Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR XGN2007F00019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00019), Oct 10, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS. (K) - [SDR XGN2007F00017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00017), Oct 10, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS. (K) - [SDR XGN2007F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00003), Oct 10, 2006: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS. (K) - [SDR XGN2007F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00002), Oct 10, 2006: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS. (K) - [SDR XGN2006F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00002), Apr 14, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. (K) - [SDR XGN2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00000), Apr 14, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. CYLINDER HEAD CRACK BETWEEN THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT AND THE BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE. DUE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILURES, WE ARE DOING COMPRESSION CHECKS AT 25 HR I - [SDR XGN2006F00075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00075), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CRACKED CYLINDE - [SDR XGN2006F00074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00074), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CRACKED CYLINDE - [SDR XGN2006F00073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00073), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HE - [SDR XGN2006F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00001), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CRACKED CYLINDE - [SDR XGN2005F00017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2005F00017), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HE - [SDR XGN2005F00016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2005F00016), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HE - [SDR XGN2005F00015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2005F00015), Oct 11, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HE - [SDR XGN2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2003F00001), Jun 16, 2003: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED WHILE LOOKING FOR THE SOURCE OF AN OIL LEAK. - [SDR XGN2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2003F00000), Mar 1, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. IN FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE END BEARING FAILED CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE DRIVEN GEAR TO EXTEND INTO T - [SDR 20000913SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH009), Aug 30, 2000: CYLINDER HEAD. DEPARTED. CYLINDER HEAD DEPARTED BARREL WHILE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. (X) - [SDR 96ZZZX5337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5337), Oct 2, 1996: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. ON 10-2-96 MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, A CRACK WAS NOTED ABOVE THE TOP FORWARD CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD OF - [SDR 95ZZZX1460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1460), Feb 22, 1995: CYLINDER. GUIDE LOOSE. DURING A ROUTE INPSECTION, NR 1 CYLINDER DISPLAYED LOW COMPRESSION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION, AFTER REMOVAL OF CYLINDER, REVEALED A LOOSE VALVE GUIDE IN THE CYLIND - [SDR 95ZZZX1118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1118), Jan 19, 1995: FUEL PUMP. FAILED. ENGINE LOST POWER WHEN REDUCED FOR DESCENT. EFFORTS TO RESTART ENGINE FAILED. AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL OFF AIRPORT LANDING. AFTER AIRCRAFT SAT, ENGINE WAS AB - [SDR 95ZZZX576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX576), Jan 9, 1995: WHEEL ASSY. CRACKED. UPON INFLATION OF NOSE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY, A 6 INCH PIECE OF THE WHEEL LIP FAILED. TIRE AND TUBE WERE DESTROYED, FAILED SECTION OF WHEEL WAS FOUND 50 FEET ## 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 DFW07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA016), Oct 26, 2006: Beech F33 (N1096W), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. ## 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 20061026030629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061026030629A), Oct 26, 2006: Beech F33A (N1096W), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot-in-command of N1096W departed Houston hobby airport (hou) enroute to baton rouge, la at approximately 16:40 local time. After takeoff, the PIC… - [Incident 19950110000799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950110000799I), Jan 10, 1995: Beech F33A (N1096W), Goldsmith, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft inroute from el paso, Texas, to midland, Texas. Pilot stated that he had failed to change tank selector valve and allowed tank selected to… ## Other aircraft with N1096W - [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1096W): Cirrus Design SR22T, S/N 9053, built 2023 --- 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.