# Franklin 4A235 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 27011
- Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN
- Model: 4A235 SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 135 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E6EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E6EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Franklin Sp. z.o.o.
- Installed in: 13 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4a235-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 2003-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-01): Diaphragm type AC4886 fuel pumps · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego 4A-235-B, 4A-235-B2, 4A-235-B3 and 9 more. Effective Mar 21, 2003
- [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

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2002-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-51) (historical): Fuel pump · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego 4A-235-B, 4A-235-B2, 4A-235-B3 and 8 more

## Registered aircraft (13)

- [N258W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258W): [Seignious Russell V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEIGNIOUS%20RUSSELL%20V), [Pass Christian, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Pass%20Christian), S/N 001
- [N310SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N310SH): [Hebron Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEBRON%20SCOTT%20A), [Westland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Westland), built 1971, S/N 010
- [N35PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35PX): [Bradley Glen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20GLEN%20C), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 2023, S/N 35
- [N38WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38WW): [Bishop Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20THOMAS%20W), [Decatur, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Decatur), built 1994, S/N 74555
- [N42MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42MR): [Neidert Melvin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEIDERT%20MELVIN%20E), [Usysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Usysses), built 1971, S/N 529-42-2453
- [N47195](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47195): [N47195 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N47195%20LLC), [Riverton, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Riverton), S/N HB-004
- [N50235](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50235): [Hamidi Saeid](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMIDI%20SAEID), [Yorba Linda, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yorba%20Linda), S/N 1038
- [N55AY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55AY): [Sinthunava Nuttapol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINTHUNAVA%20NUTTAPOL), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1998, S/N ACB-4
- [N55KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55KB): [Hall John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20JOHN%20L), [Port Angeles, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Angeles), S/N WA-2
- [N601JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601JA): [Marsh Martin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSH%20MARTIN%20R), [Palm Bay, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Bay), built 2018, S/N 6-6464
- [N9171N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9171N): [Bainville Scott L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAINVILLE%20SCOTT%20L), [Asheboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheboro), built 2001, S/N 001
- [N921AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N921AF): [Foss Tim C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSS%20TIM%20C), [Marine St Crx, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Marine%20St%20Crx), built 2014, S/N S9704-0212
- [N926BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N926BC): [Allen Tim R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20TIM%20R), [Holly, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Holly), built 2023, S/N 685262

## 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 SEA07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA005), Oct 6, 2006: Hatcher Fisher Celebrity (N635GH), Anacortes, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA059), Mar 25, 2002: Potts KitFox (N139SP), Shoup, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a speed above stall speed, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush. Factors include the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the aircraft's…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20061006026909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061006026909A), Oct 6, 2006: Amtr FISHERCELITY (N635GH), Anacortes, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) On Friday October 6, 2006 at approximately 15:45 pacific standard time, a fisher celebrity N635GH, an experimental amateur built aircraft, experienced…
- [Accident 20020325005319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020325005319A), Mar 25, 2002: Amtr S5TDOUTBACK (N139SP), Shoup, ID, No damage. (-23) On March 25, 2002 at approximately 1000 MST a kit fox experimental aircraft was substantially damaged on takeoff from a private strip in Shoup, Idaho.…
- [Incident 19990919027499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990919027499I), Sep 19, 1999: Amtr KITFOXV (N139SP), May, ID, Minor damage. (-23) While performing a series of takeoff's and landing's the pilot performed a full stall landing at a height above the runway greater that he should have…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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 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 4A-235-B
- [STC SE1311SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1311SO): Installation of Shivers carburetor temperature gauge with a Richter Aero Equipment B-5 carburetor temperature probe. LegacySTC.com. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE02602AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02602AT): Installation of an alternate engine driven fuel pump in accordance with CJ Aviation "Installation Instructions for Fuel Pump 6005-2A", IR, dated 12/23/02, drawing no. 6005-2A "Fuel Pump", IR, dated 11/14/02 and drawing no. 6005-2B "Cap Plug", IR, dated 12/03/02 or later FAA approved revisions of either document. C J Aviation. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists 4A-235-B
- [STC SE3331NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3331NM): Lycoming valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists 4A-235-B
- [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. Lists 4A-235-B

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