# Franklin 4AC-176-C2

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 27049
- Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN
- Model: 4AC-176-C2
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 75 hp
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac-176-c2

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## 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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N79WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79WA): [Bean Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAN%20BRIAN%20J), [Earlham, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Earlham), built 1984, S/N 3

## 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 CHI92DCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD07), Jul 2, 1992: Bernard W. Resnik ACRO-SPECIAL (N79WA), Earlham, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF TOTAL ENGINE POWER WHEN A FAILED FLAPPER VALVE IN THE AIR BOX BLOCKED THE FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE CARBURETOR THROAT.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19920701023589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920701023589A), Jul 1, 1992: Amtr ACROJET SPEC (N79WA), Earlham, IA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on climbout. Clipped tree tops and crashed. Carburetor airbox valve weld broke. Blocked inlet.

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