# Continental A&C65 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17003
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A&C65 SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 65 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-205](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-205) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 7,967 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998
- [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995
- [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993
- [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981
- [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3)

- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998

## Registered aircraft (7,967, first 50)

- [N100](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100): [Bene Mary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENE%20MARY%20D), [Ketchum, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ketchum), built 1940, S/N 5334
- [N1001E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1001E): [Bellas Bryan Turner](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELLAS%20BRYAN%20TURNER), [Geneva, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Geneva), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4551
- [N10036](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10036): [Roberts Bruce D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20BRUCE%20D), [New London, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20London), built 1944, S/N 11906
- [N1003E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1003E): [Michael Carothers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAEL%20CAROTHERS), [Aldie, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Aldie), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4553
- [N1004Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1004Z): [Covey Lawrence R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COVEY%20LAWRENCE%20R), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1963, S/N RGH-1
- [N1005K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1005K): [King Richard J II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20RICHARD%20J%20II), [Rose Creek, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rose%20Creek), built 1946, S/N 3732
- [N100CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100CR): [Freudenberg Joseph B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREUDENBERG%20JOSEPH%20B), [Almira, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Almira), built 1947, S/N 5050
- [N10130](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10130): [Blunt Alan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUNT%20ALAN%20W), [Granger, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Granger), built 1958, S/N 7BCM-971
- [N1013K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1013K): [Ball Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALL%20JEFFREY%20A), [Harrison, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Harrison), built 1946, S/N 3740
- [N1015K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1015K): [Michaud Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAUD%20PAUL), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1946, S/N 3742
- [N1019E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1019E): [Leonard Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20JASON), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), S/N 4570
- [N101JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101JA): [Churubusco, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Churubusco), built 1972, S/N 2, Registration pending
- [N101RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101RD): [Lockerby Wade E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKERBY%20WADE%20E), [Isle La Motte, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Isle%20La%20Motte), S/N D-101
- [N1023E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1023E): [Kimbrel Martin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIMBREL%20MARTIN%20E), [Oakville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Oakville), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4574
- [N1025E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1025E): [Ratzin Brendan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RATZIN%20BRENDAN), [Pahrump, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Pahrump), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4576
- [N1027E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1027E): [Buckley Joseph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKLEY%20JOSEPH%20J), [Mora, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Mora), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4578
- [N1028E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1028E): [Walters David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTERS%20DAVID%20W), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), S/N 7AC-4579
- [N1029K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1029K): [Crabbe Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRABBE%20MICHAEL%20B), [Galloway, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Galloway), built 1946, S/N 3756
- [N1029S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1029S): [Mccoy Jeffrey F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOY%20JEFFREY%20F), [Burleson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Burleson), built 2004, S/N M-345
- [N102BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102BH): [Vanderpool Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDERPOOL%20GARY%20W), [Alamo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alamo), built 1945, S/N 11AC-474
- [N102RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102RJ): [Knabe Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNABE%20MICHAEL%20D), [Willianson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Willianson), built 1957, S/N 211
- [N10314](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10314): [Sweitzers Fencing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEITZERS%20FENCING%20CO), [Felton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Felton), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5798
- [N1034K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1034K): [Spivey Harold E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIVEY%20HAROLD%20E), [Thomaston, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomaston), built 1946, S/N 3761
- [N1035K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1035K): [Drake Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKE%20THOMAS%20E), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1946, S/N 3762
- [N1036E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1036E): [White James F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20JAMES%20F%20JR), [Abingdon, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Abingdon), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4588
- [N1037E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1037E): [Essmann Matthew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESSMANN%20MATTHEW%20J), [Brownsville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brownsville), S/N 7AC-4587
- [N1040K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1040K): [Koons Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOONS%20BRIAN%20D), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1946, S/N 3767
- [N1042K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1042K): [Corporate Aircraft Leasing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORPORATE%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20CO), [Newton Falls, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Newton%20Falls), S/N 3769
- [N10440](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10440): [Johnson Jeffry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JEFFRY%20L), [Eufaula, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Eufaula), built 1958, S/N 8439
- [N1044E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1044E): [Miller James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20JAMES), [Glen Gardner, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Glen%20Gardner), S/N 7AC-4595
- [N1045E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1045E): [Cramer David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAMER%20DAVID%20C), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4596
- [N1045K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1045K): [Wilder Kirk E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILDER%20KIRK%20E), [Boonville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Boonville), built 1946, S/N 3772
- [N1046K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1046K): [Cuny John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUNY%20JOHN%20B), [Carlsborg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Carlsborg), built 1946, S/N 3773
- [N1049](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1049): [Soplata Walter C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOPLATA%20WALTER%20C), [Collierville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Collierville), built 1942, S/N 8453
- [N10492](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10492): [Bateman Randy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATEMAN%20RANDY), [Lindale, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lindale), built 1956, S/N 45-4913
- [N104WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104WC): [Youngblut John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNGBLUT%20JOHN%20E), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), S/N 1893
- [N10510](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10510): [Jack Browns Seaplane Base Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACK%20BROWNS%20SEAPLANE%20BASE%20INC), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), built 1956, S/N 45-4942A
- [N10511](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10511): [Collins William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20WILLIAM%20A), [Tillar, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Tillar), S/N 45-4937A
- [N1053Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1053Y): [Kato Matt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KATO%20MATT), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1979, S/N TM5-1-79
- [N1054E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1054E): [Miller Glenn E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20GLENN%20E), [Selma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Selma), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4605
- [N1057K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1057K): [Lips Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIPS%20PAUL%20A), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1946, S/N 3784
- [N1060E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1060E): [Melick Frederick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELICK%20FREDERICK%20J), [Sandusky, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Sandusky), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4611
- [N10613](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10613): [Presten Eric A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESTEN%20ERIC%20A), [Vineburg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vineburg), built 1931, S/N 1
- [N1063E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1063E): [Fenton Harry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FENTON%20HARRY%20L), [Rockton, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockton), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4614
- [N1063Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1063Z): [Davis Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20MICHAEL%20W), [Richland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Richland), built 1962, S/N 43896
- [N1064E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1064E): [Burner Dwight L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNER%20DWIGHT%20L), [Mcgaheysville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mcgaheysville), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4615
- [N10674](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10674): [Urbahn John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URBAHN%20JOHN%20A), [Saratoga Springs, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Saratoga%20Springs), S/N 20168
- [N1067E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1067E): [Gelvin Stanley M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GELVIN%20STANLEY%20M), [Central, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Central), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4618
- [N1069E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1069E): [Champ Wilson E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMP%20WILSON%20E), [Lebanon, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lebanon), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4620
- [N1071E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1071E): [Giannonatti Lance A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIANNONATTI%20LANCE%20A), [Ludlow, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Ludlow), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4622

All 7,967: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (3,021, newest 50)

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 CEN27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA021), Oct 18, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N88218), Boonville, IN, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN27LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA026), Oct 17, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N3368N), Eagle Harbor, MI, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA27LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA018), Oct 10, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N6340H), Limington, ME, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA355), Sep 24, 2026: Aeronca 7AC (N12DF), Hesperia, CA, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA292), Aug 14, 2026: Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N48446), Copper City, MI, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA277), Aug 2, 2026: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43665), Boyceville, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA266), Jul 20, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92432), Richmond, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA257), Jul 14, 2026: Luscombe 8A (N1164K), Canton, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA251), Jul 7, 2026: Luscombe 8A (N45886), Novato, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA250), Jul 7, 2026: Aeronca 7AC (N1097E), Buffalo, WY, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA169), Apr 19, 2026: Luscombe 8E (N1398K), Meeker, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA168), Apr 10, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92480), Crestview, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105), Feb 1, 2026: Piper J3C (N5930V), Brimfield, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR26LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA044), Nov 12, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N1264K), Fresno, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN25LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA403), Sep 29, 2025: Aeronca 11AC (N86326), Longmont, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA300), Sep 1, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N82003), Firebaugh, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.
- [NTSB CEN25LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA312), Aug 9, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12 (N95356), Ozark, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC25LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA084), Aug 6, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N84726), Willow, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC25FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA079), Jul 25, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N5050R), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA249), Jul 13, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N88220), Howard, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA239), Jul 5, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71790), Newaygo, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239), Jun 24, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N28DR), Dunlap, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR25LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA185), Jun 20, 2025: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N28545), San Andreas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB CEN25FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA198), Jun 7, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N1846E), Waterman, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC25LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA039), May 18, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44473), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN25FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA166), May 4, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N98416), Wilson, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA161), Apr 19, 2025: Champion Aeronca 7AC (N83871), Estherwood, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA141), Apr 18, 2025: Luscombe 8 (N1286B), Placerville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA25LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA161), Apr 1, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N84065), Martinsville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA159), Mar 27, 2025: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N28790), New Port Richey, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which allowed exhaust gases to enter the induction system from cracks in the exhaust manifold, resulting in a total loss of engine…
- [NTSB CEN25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA132), Mar 22, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12 (N39158), Russellville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S.…
- [NTSB ERA25LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA115), Feb 11, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N77989), Hampton, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN25LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA080), Jan 16, 2025: Luscombe 8 (N71586), Omaha, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA077), Dec 12, 2024: Wolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper (N161DW), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.
- [NTSB ERA24LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA396), Sep 21, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N2952K), Elyria, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA341), Sep 7, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95078), Trojan, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to a loose magneto and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA294), Aug 30, 2024: Luscombe 8 (N71899), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA363), Aug 26, 2024: Aeronca 65-TAC (N39565), Clearwater, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s inability to control the engine following the loss of directional control due…
- [NTSB WPR24LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA261), Jul 27, 2024: Aeronca 11AC (N86270), Winchester, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR24LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA207), Jun 19, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N3627N), Scheelite, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA334), Jun 16, 2024: Aeronca 7AC (N3854E), Topsham, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR24FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA195), Jun 12, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N37081), South Lake Tahoe, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA238), Jun 1, 2024: Aeronca 11AC (N9418E), Geneseo, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC24FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA032), May 17, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95744), Nondalton, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into the water.
- [NTSB ERA24LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA213), May 1, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N6872H), Apex, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system.
- [NTSB ERA24LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA183), Mar 31, 2024: Aeronca 11AC (N3420E), Conyers, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An encounter with shifting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane using more runway than anticipated, an aborted takeoff, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA142), Mar 14, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N71093), Homosassa Springs, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA24LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA123), Feb 25, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43892), Moultonborough, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA094), Feb 23, 2024: Aeronca 7AC (N1611E), Valley Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA113), Feb 12, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N87965), South Lyon, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.

All 3,021: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (2,705, newest 50)

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 20260814011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260814011249A), Aug 14, 2026: Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N48446), Calumet, MI, Substantial damage. On August 14, 2026, at 1945 local time, a Taylorcraft DCO-65 aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to and flown by an airline transport pilot sustained…
- [Incident 20260802010939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802010939I), Aug 2, 2026: Luscombe 8A (N71101), Fairfield, SC, Minor damage. While the pilot [privacy data omitted] was attempting to hand prop the aircraft [privacy data omitted] for start, the aircraft engine would not respond. The…
- [Accident 20260802010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802010329A), Aug 2, 2026: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43665), Boyceville, WI, Substantial damage. The pilot took off with a passenger for a short flight to where she planned to refuel. On takeoff climb and just past the runway, the engine started to sputter…
- [Accident 20260720008859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008859A), Jul 20, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92432), Richmond, TX, Destroyed. According to preliminary pilot statements and video accounts, the flight departed the airfield to the south for a local sunrise observation. The aircraft…
- [Accident 20260707008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260707008519A), Jul 7, 2026: Champion 7AC (N1097E), Buffalo, WY, Substantial damage. Pilot didn't check for high density altitude before takeoff and aircraft would not fly in thoses conditions
- [Incident 20260531005249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260531005249I), May 31, 2026: Mooney M-18C (N70DV), Winterset, IA, Minor damage. Pilot-in-command right foot slipped off controls and got stuck between rudder and brake pedal tube resulting in loss of steering/yaw control and brake control…
- [Accident 20260419007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419007099A), Apr 19, 2026: Luscombe 8E (N1398K), Meeker, CO, Substantial damage. On April 19, 2026 a pilot flying a Luscombe. 8E, with registration number [privacy data omitted] departed a private grass strip approximately 23NM to the south…
- [Accident 20260410004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410004139A), Apr 10, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92480), Baker, FL, Substantial damage. During climb out after departing from the Long Branch airfield, the aircraft's engine lost power. Pilot attempted to return to airport but stalled and clipped…
- [Incident 20260220000799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260220000799I), Feb 20, 2026: Piper J-3C (N98294), Otisfield, ME, Minor damage. The aircraft departed Oxford airport headed south and experienced a partial loss of power over the north end of thompson lake. Initial application of…
- [Accident 20260201000489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260201000489A), Feb 1, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N5930V), Brimfield, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot doing a low altitude flyby over friend's farm experienced an engine power loss on fourth pass after turning carburetor heat off and applying climb power.…
- [Incident 20260131001139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260131001139I), Jan 31, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N42803), Erwinna, PA, Minor damage. Pilot was doing touch and goes at Van Sant Airport. The runway was snow covered with patches of ice and the aircraft was on skis. On take off personnel on the…
- [Incident 20260121000299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260121000299I), Jan 21, 2026: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96548), Norridgewock, ME, Minor damage. On January 21, 2026, at 1615 local time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D departed Central Maine Regional Airport (Norridgewock, ME) on skis for a local flight to…
- [Incident 20260102000079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260102000079I), Jan 2, 2026: Aeronca 7AC (N1107E), Harisonville, PA, Minor damage. Pilot was attempting an engine out scenerio, when he decided to apply the throttle, the engine quit and forced a landing on a private airstrip. The pilot had a…
- [Incident 20251220018829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251220018829I), Dec 20, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96C), Abilene, TX, Minor damage. On 12/20/2025 at approximately 1530 local time, a Taylorcraft tailwheel equipped BC12-D registered to a private owner sustained minor damage at the Abilene…
- [Incident 20251112017619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251112017619I), Nov 12, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71467), Mangum, OK, Minor damage. On November 11, 2025, at approximately 1951 zulu time, the pilot-in-command (PIC) experienced a ground loop while landing. Main gear collapsed, causing the…
- [Accident 20251111017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251111017279A), Nov 11, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N1264K), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. During the post landing taxi, the pilot in command of the subject aircraft was attempting to turn off the runway and ground looped the aircraft. Pilot was…
- [Incident 20251108015969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251108015969I), Nov 8, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71372), Gonzales, TX, Minor damage. On 9 November 2025 at approximately 1322 CDT, aircraft N71373, a 1946 Luscombe 8A, serial number 2799 attempted to land at Gonzales Municipal Airport (T20),…
- [Accident 20250929018349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250929018349A), Sep 29, 2025: Aeronca 11AC (N86326), Longmont, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot in command had 8.5 gallons on board for a local flight with pattern practice at greeley. Stated fuel burn to be 4 gallons an hour based on tach time.…
- [Accident 20250902015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250902015129A), Sep 2, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N82003), Firebaugh, CA, Destroyed. On September 2, 2025, the pilot of the subject aircraft departed the runway, traveled approximately 110 feet across a dirt field, in a right turn, and impacted…
- [Incident 20250811016399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250811016399I), Aug 11, 2025: Interstate S-1A (N37205), Soldotna, AK, Minor damage. On 11 aug 2025 at 13:42 local, aircraft N37205 was landing on gravel rwy 07 at Soldotna Airport when it began to ground loop. The aircraft went airborne…
- [Accident 20250809013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250809013629A), Aug 9, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95356), Ozark, AR, Substantial damage. On August 9, 2025, the airman involved in the accident was conducting an approach to the grass landing strip at byrd’s Backcountry Airstrip in Ozark, AR.…
- [Accident 20250805015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250805015169A), Aug 5, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N84726), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft struck the ground approximatly 75 feet left of the center of the runway, with the left wing first followed by the nose at a near vertical impact.…
- [Accident 20250725009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250725009629A), Jul 25, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N5050R), Dillingham, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot doing touch and goes. Departed runway 19 on second touch and go, engine quit at approximitley 200 feet AGL, restarted momentarily, aircraft stalled and…
- [Accident 20250713012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250713012409A), Jul 13, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N88220), Howard, WI, Substantial damage. On July 13, 2025 about 1100 CST, [privacy data omitted] registered as a Piper cub J3C-65 airplane piloted by the [privacy data omitted], was substantially…
- [Accident 20250624007319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624007319A), Jun 24, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N28DR), Dunlap, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot flying JC3-65 cub, while attempting to land, struck tree tops with left wing causing aircraft to stall, striking the ground nose-first. Two persons were…
- [Accident 20250607007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250607007869A), Jun 7, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N1846E), Hinckley, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. FAA personnel arrived at the accident scene where the aircraft was at rest in a field facing a northerly direction. The pilot had been removed by the coroner…
- [Accident 20250518014869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250518014869A), May 18, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44473), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot attempted a landing on a sandbar, bounced on initial contact, and after making contact a second time, the airplane flipped end over end, landing…
- [Accident 20250504008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504008419A), May 4, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N98416), Wilson, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On may 4, 2025, at approximately 13:25 local time, a Piper J3C-65 aircraft, was destroyed in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The sole occupant, the pilot,…
- [Accident 20250419005319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419005319A), Apr 19, 2025: Champion AERONCA 7AC (N83871), Crowley, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot descended from 700 to 200 feet to drop candy from the airplane to a family gathering. Pilot was distracted after dropping candy and aircraft struck the…
- [Accident 20250401003819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250401003819A), Apr 1, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N84065), Martinsville, VA, Substantial damage. At approximately 500 AGL on climb out the engine suddenly stopped. The pilot stated that he dropped his hand-held radio and accidentally turned off the fuel…
- [Accident 20250327013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250327013249A), Mar 27, 2025: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N28790), New Port Richey, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting a test flight, he STATE3D that he suffered engine power loss, he used carb heat and added throttle. But still couldnt increase engine…
- [Incident 20250324005132I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250324005132I), Mar 24, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N92628), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was holding short at runway 28L awaiting clearance. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was taxing to runway 28L and made contact…
- [Accident 20250322006159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250322006159A), Mar 22, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N39158), Russellville, AR, Substantial damage. A flight of three Taylorcraft airplanes was returning to their home base at Russellville municipal airport (krue) after completing a flight. The lead aircraft,…
- [Accident 20250211000739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250211000739A), Feb 11, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N77989), Hampton, NH, Substantial damage. A light sport airplane departed 7B3 (north Hampton, NH) on runway 02 at approximately 0950 on 02/11/2025. The airplane did a short scenic flight and entered…
- [Accident 20250116000619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250116000619A), Jan 16, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71586), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. -Accident pilot departed airport for currency pattern work. After first touch and go departure climb out, the aircraft engine began to sputter and quit…
- [Accident 20241212018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241212018729A), Dec 12, 2024: Wolstenholme Dennis PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER (N161DW), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. The following was taken from the pilot’s written statement. The aircraft was parked and fueled at the ktha self-serve fuel station, where electric start…
- [Accident 20240921015359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240921015359A), Sep 21, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N2952K), Elyria, OH, Substantial damage. On 09/21/2024 aircraft was landing at lpr (lorain county airport) on runway 07 and encountered heavy crosswind. Before the pilot could get the speed of the…
- [Accident 20240907012989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240907012989A), Sep 7, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95078), Lead, SD, Substantial damage. On September 7, 2024 at 10:30AM a Taylorcraft BC12D registered to [privacy data omitted] was in an accident during normal personal flight. VMC conditions…
- [Accident 20240826012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240826012329A), Aug 26, 2024: Aeronca 65-TAC (N39565), Clearwater, FL, Substantial damage. On August 26, 2024 at approximately 08:16 local time, the accident aircraft a 1944 Aeronca 65-TAC defender sn: [privacy data omitted] experienced a loss of…
- [Incident 20240814011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240814011139I), Aug 14, 2024: Aeronca 7AC (N83588), Mt. Pleasant, PA, Minor damage. Pilot was attempting to land on grass runway 24. The aircraft was approximately 5' from the ground when the aircraft settled. As the pilot applied power, the…
- [Incident 20240810010679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240810010679I), Aug 10, 2024: Porterfield CP-65 (N32428), Lamoni, IA, Minor damage. Aircraft nosed over during take off roll resulting in propeller ground strike and engine damage.
- [Accident 20240727010509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727010509A), Jul 27, 2024: Aeronca 11AC (N86270), Winchester, CA, Substantial damage. On July 27, 2024, about 1157 pacific daylight time, an Aeronca 11AC, [privacy data omitted] sustained Substantial damage when it was involved in an accident…
- [Accident 20240619008249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240619008249A), Jun 19, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N3627N), Fresno County, CA, Substantial damage. On June 19, 2024, the pilot planned to fly a newly acquired Piper J3C-65 airplane from mefford field airport (tlr) to prescott regional airport - ernest a love…
- [Accident 20240616019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240616019909A), Jun 16, 2024: Aeronca 7AC (N3854E), Topsham, ME, Substantial damage. The morning of 16 jun 2024, [privacy data omitted]a 1947 Aeronca model 7AC serial number 7AC-7094 departed bxm. After approximately 45 minutes of flight the…
- [Accident 20240612010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612010849A), Jun 12, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N37081), Markleeville, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Received notification from law enforcement that a downed aircraft was located in the woods approximately six (6) miles southeast of lake tahoe airport (tvl).…
- [Accident 20240601010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240601010289A), Jun 1, 2024: Aeronca 11AC (N9418E), Geneseo, NY, Substantial damage. On June 1, 2024, at approximately 1515 EDT, an Aeronca 11AC, experienced a runway excursion during takeoff. Weather conditions-no factor-vmc, winds 6 knot…
- [Accident 20240517005239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240517005239A), May 17, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95744), Nondalton, AK, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. The accident aircraft departed home airfield at 1130 local for an estimated one-hour flight. Weather at departure was reported as overcast at 3800 feet with a…
- [Incident 20240515005619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515005619I), May 15, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N88114), Eden Prairie, MN, Minor damage. Shortly after touchdown the right wing raised due to a crosswind. The PIC applied crosswind correction but was unable to maintain control. The aircraft spun…
- [Incident 20240504006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240504006569I), May 4, 2024: Mooney M-18C (N4070), Mill Creek, IN, Minor damage. On may 04th, 2024 at approximately 1605 CDT a Mooney M18C aircraft operated by a commercial pilot received minor damage when forced to conduct an off-field…
- [Accident 20240501004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240501004919A), May 1, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N6872H), Apex, NC, Destroyed. The pilot and passenger refueled the aircraft, and the pilot started aircraft and performed a preflight check. Aircraft departed runway (a grass field with a…

All 2,705: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (28)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2021FA0000262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000262), Sep 20, 2021: RING ASSEMBLY. WORN. LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND OIL ON #2 CYLINDER DUE TO WORN PISTON RINGS WITH 35 HOURS SINCE OVERHAULED CYLINDER WITH NEW RINGS GAPPED TO .014. *NOT FOUND IN AIRCRAF
- [SDR 2016FA0000398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000398), Aug 4, 2016: LINKAGE. DISCONNECTED. DURING FLIGHT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CARBURETOR. THIS CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE TO GO TO IDLE. THE PILOT CRASH LANDED IN A FIELD.
- [SDR 2009FA0000821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000821), Jun 17, 2009: COIL. FAILED. MAGNETO FAILURE DUE TO COIL. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND OIL FROM COIL, INSIDE MAGNETO. AGE OF COIL ESTM: 36 YRS. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0000822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000822), Jun 17, 2009: SCREEN. CLOGGED. FUEL STRAINER SCREEN IN NOSE TANK, FOUND PLUGGED UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. AGE OF PANT ESTM: 63 YRS.
- [SDR 2007FA0001051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001051), Nov 30, 2007: SPRING. BROKEN. ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND BEFORE ROTATION, THE TAILSKID SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE AND THE TAIL WHEEL, CONNECTED TO THE FUSELAGE BY THE CONNECTOR SPRINGS, CAME TO REST ON 
- [SDR 2007FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000352), Apr 24, 2007: CARBURETOR. MALFUNCTIONED. CARBURETOR WAS SENT IN FOR AN OVERHAUL BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT ACCEPT THROTTLE. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TIME ON THE CARBURETOR SINCE IT'S LAST OVERHAUL. UPON DISASSE
- [SDR 2006FA0000909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000909), Sep 7, 2006: BELT. FRACTURED. ULTRALIGHT FRACTURED ENGINE BELT REDUCTION BRACKET CAUSING IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN AND EMERGENCY LANDING. PROBABLE CAUSE: ENGINE BELT REDUCTION BRACKET STRESS/FATIGU
- [SDR 2006FA0001097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001097), Aug 15, 2006: SPRING. DAMAGED. TAIL WHEEL SPRING STRETCHED AT HOOK CPVSWG PILOT TO LOOSE RUDDER CONTROL PAD DEPART TAXIWAY. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000447), Feb 26, 2006: STRUT. CORRODED. CHANGING SHOCK CORDS, DISCOLORATION OF INNER STRUT TUBE (LONGER ONE), REMOVED IT FROM OUTER TUBE (SHORTER ONE) OF INNER STRUT TUBES WAS CORRODED APPROX 50 PERCE
- [SDR 2006FA0000865](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000865), Feb 26, 2006: STRUT. DAMAGED. WHEN CHANGING SHOCK CORDS ON THIS AC, NOTICED A DISCOLORATION OF THE INNER STRUT TUBE (LONGER ONE, SUB PN 1180400) AND REMOVED IT FROM THE OUTER TUBE (SHORTER, 
- [SDR 2005FA0000014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000014), Jan 21, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING PRE-PURCHASE, COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION. BOTH SPARS IN BOTH WINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE AND MISSING NAILS THAT HOLD RIBS OT THE SPARS. SEVERAL LONGITUD
- [SDR 2004FA0000562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000562), Jul 13, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. LT AFT WING SPAR HAD A VERTICAL COMPRESSION CRACK AT THE OB EDGE OF THE LIFT STRUT PLATE. ALSO, IT WAS CRACKED HORIZONTALLY FROM THE COMPRESSION CRACK TO THE OB
- [SDR 2004FA0000275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000275), Feb 27, 2004: BRAKE ASSY. BROKEN. AFTER DISASSEMBLY OF THE RT WHEEL AND BRAKE COMPONENTS FOR INSPECTION, ONE OF SIX BRAKE BLOCK (NR B27-59-D) WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN, AND ONE OF SIX SPRING RETAIN
- [SDR 2003FA0001157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001157), Nov 1, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. ANNUAL INSPECTION. PERFORMED AD2001-25-02R1. NOTED CRACK ON LEFT/AFT WING SPAR. CRACK IS ON WOOD SPAR OUTBOARD OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. AIRCRAFT TT 6517.08. 
- [SDR 95195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95195), Oct 17, 2003: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. LEFT BRAKE PEDAL CABLE BROKE APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES AFT OF BRAKE PEDAL.
- [SDR BDJ2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDJ2003F00000), Sep 29, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. OWNER REQUESTED AN INSPECTION IAW AD 2000-25-02R1, WOOD SPAR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED ADDITION INSPECTION. HOLES WERE NOT ADDED IAW LS406, REV A, RT REAR
- [SDR BDJ2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDJ2003F00001), Sep 29, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. OWNER REQUESTED AN INSPECTION IAW AD2000-25-02R1 WOOD SPAR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL INSPECTION HOLES HAD NOT BEEN ADDED IAW SL406 REV. A. UPPER 
- [SDR 2002FA0001174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001174), Sep 29, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION, FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING WING COMPONENTS DURING A REPAIR/REBUILD PROCESS. LT AND RT MAIN SPAR BEAMS, REAR, LEFT MAIN SPAR BEAM, FRONT.
- [SDR 2002FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000794), Jun 1, 2002: TANK. LEAKING. WING TANKS INSTALLED IN THIS AIRCRAFT DURING 200-2001 WING RECOVER. TANKS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AFTER COMPLAINT ABOUT LEAKAGE. RIGHT TANK HAD LEAKED AT WELD SEAM A
- [SDR 2002FA0000351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000351), Mar 1, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE CARRY THROUGH SPARS, INTER GRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM WEB OF THE AFT SPAR, NONE FOUND IN THE FORWARD SPAR. PROBA
- [SDR 2002FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000352), Mar 1, 2002: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE VERTICAL ATTACH FITTING PER AD. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS AN EARLIER GROUND LOOP THIS AIRCRAFT SUFFERED IN 195
- [SDR 2002FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000249), Feb 1, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF AD INSPECTION. FOUND LEFT WING FORWARD SPAR CRACKED AT UNDER SIDE OF SPAR OUT BOUND OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. OWNER WAS CALLED TO INFORM 
- [SDR 2001FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000390), Sep 22, 2001: CARBURETOR. INOPERATIVE. ENGINE FAILURE, BELIEVE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. GOOD FUEL FLOW UP TO CARBURETOR. NO CONTAMINATION FOUND WITH GASCOLATOR. UPON CARBURETOR DISASSEMBLY FOUND VERY 
- [SDR 2001F00205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00205), Jul 12, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR CRACKED
- [SDR 2002FA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000231), May 30, 2001: PLATE. DELAMINATED. FWD REINFORCING PLATE ON RIGHT REAR SPAR AT STRUT ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND DELAMINATING AND SEPARATING FROM SPAR AT BOND AREA. PROBABLE CAUSE IS ATTACK BY MOIST
- [SDR 2002FA0000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000240), Jan 3, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. 1) RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH RIB ON FORWARD FACE OF SPAR A CRACK CROSSING 3 ANNUAL RINGS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES IN LENGTH. 2) LEFT WING LOOSE OR
- [SDR 2002FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000241), Jan 3, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. 1) RIGHT WING/ CRACKS PROPAGATING FROM BOLT HOLES ADJACENT TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FROM AND REAR. 2) CRACK OUTBOARD OF REAR LIFT STRUT REAR SPAR (RIGHT WING) 3) 
- [SDR 99ZZZX3161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3161), Aug 18, 1999: PLUG. WORN. FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL, ALUMINUM PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN AT ABOUT 30, 55, AND 75 HOURS. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE CYLINDERS AND THE P

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (29)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [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. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE10076SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10076SC): Modify engine by installation of C12ST2/S starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists A-65-12
- [STC SE4247SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4247SW): Regrind crankshaft to .020 undersize on crankpin and main journals. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE4271SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4271SW): Alteration of crankcase to accept alternate front main bearing P/N530058. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE1592GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1592GL): Installation of Slick Aircraft Products Magneto Model 4202 or Model 4302. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE09002SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09002SC): Regrind Teledyne Continental crankshafts, to .020-inch undersize on crankpin and main journals. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE634GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE634GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc
- [STC SE09014SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09014SC): Installation of Superior Air Parts millennium series cylinder power assemblies p/n SA65000-A20P. Superior Air Parts, Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co
- [STC SE2029CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2029CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc
- [STC SE4CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4CE): Motorola alternator A12NK451. Steven E/Robert F Bell. Lists A-65-12F
- [STC SE64WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE64WE): Installation of oil screen and oil cooler adapter. Laurence E Hill
- [STC SE984SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE984SW): Delco 55A ampere alternator. (C85 SERIES Suffix F Series). Waldrop Lee A
- [STC SE4-1610](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4-1610): ONE ONLY STC - Replace original push rod cover. S/N 2054728. Norbert W. Naatus. Lists A-65-8
- [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines. Kling Oil Company

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