# Franklin 4AC150-A - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 27004 - Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN - Model: 4AC150-A - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 60 hp - Installed in: 12 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac150-a 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 (12) - [N11804](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11804): [Newhouse Hayden V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWHOUSE%20HAYDEN%20V), [Fredericksburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fredericksburg), S/N G1182 - [N12309](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12309): [Mcdonald James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20JAMES%20E), [Trophy Club, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Trophy%20Club), built 1969, S/N 1 - [N20815](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20815): [Barnett Bryan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNETT%20BRYAN%20C), [Rch Palos Vrd, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rch%20Palos%20Vrd), built 1938, S/N 2115 - [N21287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21287): [Maule Susan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAULE%20SUSAN%20D), [Media, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Media), S/N 1081 - [N23528](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23528): [Bryant Ronald T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYANT%20RONALD%20T), [Irvington, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Irvington), built 1939, S/N CF-6 - [N235P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235P): [Russell Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20ROBERT), [Worthington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Worthington), built 1939, S/N 3179, Registration revoked - [N25783](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25783): [Tegtmeier Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEGTMEIER%20MICHAEL%20C), [Watertown, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Watertown), built 1939, S/N 3738 - [N25824](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25824): [Healan Jack B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEALAN%20JACK%20B%20JR), [Amelia Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Amelia%20Island), built 1939, S/N 3774 - [N27325](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27325): [Hutt Jude](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTT%20JUDE), [Victoria, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Victoria), built 1940, S/N F1380T - [N273GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N273GA): [Kallenberger Ross A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KALLENBERGER%20ROSS%20A), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1999, S/N 273 - [N29189](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29189): [Oshrin Eugene L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSHRIN%20EUGENE%20L), [Bridgehampton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Bridgehampton), built 1940, S/N 2510T - [N911VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911VP): [Staudacher Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAUDACHER%20MARK%20W), [Bay City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bay%20City), built 1997, S/N 1 ## NTSB investigations (3) 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 CHI94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA003), Oct 3, 1993: Welch OW8M (N17117), Greenfield, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. - [NTSB LAX84LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA411), Jul 22, 1984: Aeronca 60-TF (N27350), Gorman, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72DCA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DCA04), May 12, 1972: Taylorcraft BF-60 (N23622), Cahokia, IL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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. - [Incident 19980830027769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980830027769I), Aug 30, 1998: Aronca 65TAC (N27350), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot ran the battery down while attempting to start aircraft. Pilot chocked aircraft and attempted hand propping. After several attempts the aircraft engine… - [Accident 19931003037509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931003037509A), Oct 3, 1993: Hartmn OW5M (N17117), Greenfield, IN, Substantial damage. Landed hard due crosswind turbulence. Left main gear failed at axle weld. Strut dug in. Nosed over. Side loading. - [Incident 19920404012929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920404012929I), Apr 4, 1992: Aronca 60TF (N29189), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft ground looped while making high speed exit off runway. - [Accident 19840721034229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840721034229A), Jul 21, 1984: Aronca 60TF (N27350), Gorman, CA, Substantial damage. Struck a fence and trees on climbout in gusty winds. Remained aloft until landing safely in an open area. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 95ZZZX636](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX636), Jan 26, 1995: ROCKER ARM. BROKE. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE WOULD ONLY DEVELOP APPROXIMATELY 1300 PRM. AIRCRAFT MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. INVESTIGATION SHOWED BOTH ROCKER ARMS BROKEN CYLI --- 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.