# Franklin 4AC176C-D-F

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 27007
- Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN
- Model: 4AC176C-D-F
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 80 hp
- Installed in: 22 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176c-d-f

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 (22)

- [N24160](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24160): [Gubert Kurt F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUBERT%20KURT%20F), [Ashley, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ashley), S/N 186
- [N32472](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32472): [Hogan Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGAN%20THOMAS%20A), [Fairfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fairfield), built 1947, S/N 5782
- [N34704](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34704): [Grangruth Rory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANGRUTH%20RORY%20A), [Wadena, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wadena), built 1941, S/N 1541
- [N34742](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34742): [Heyne Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEYNE%20BRIAN), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1941, S/N 1552
- [N34784](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34784): [Kluver Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLUVER%20RICHARD%20L), [Three Lakes, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Three%20Lakes), built 1941, S/N 240
- [N34831](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34831): [Leahy Edward G Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEAHY%20EDWARD%20G%20TRUSTEE), [Eldridge, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Eldridge), built 1941, S/N 1557
- [N34856](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34856): [Deakyne Carl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEAKYNE%20CARL%20T), [Federalsburg, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Federalsburg), built 1941, S/N 269
- [N34882](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34882): [Harbaugh Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARBAUGH%20SCOTT%20A), [Belle Valley, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Belle%20Valley), built 1941, S/N 292
- [N36452](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36452): [Hamilton Gary P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20GARY%20P), [Niceville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Niceville), built 1942, S/N 3268
- [N37722](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37722): [Smith Eric L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ERIC%20L), [Lockport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lockport), S/N 1563
- [N37726](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37726): [Rutter Clarence W III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUTTER%20CLARENCE%20W%20III), [Norman, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Norman), built 1941, S/N 1567
- [N37803](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37803): [Dubert Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUBERT%20JAY), [Hedgesville, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Hedgesville), built 1941, S/N 313
- [N37819](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37819): [Nimmons Johnny F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIMMONS%20JOHNNY%20F), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), built 1941, S/N 330
- [N37822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37822): [Montague Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTAGUE%20RICHARD%20B), [Spruce Pine, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Spruce%20Pine), built 1941, S/N 365
- [N37823](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37823): [Jones Donald T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DONALD%20T%20JR), [Barrigada, GU](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GU/Barrigada), built 1941, S/N 373
- [N37826](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37826): [Currie Mark H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRIE%20MARK%20H), [Justin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Justin), built 1941, S/N 331
- [N41630](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41630): [Hammond Carol Ann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20CAROL%20ANN), [Marlborough, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Marlborough), built 1941, S/N 389
- [N41710](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41710): [Currie Mark H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRIE%20MARK%20H), [Justin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Justin), S/N 423
- [N41716](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41716): [Allen Arlan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20ARLAN%20R), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1942, S/N 433
- [N41730](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41730): [Bell Burke A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20BURKE%20A), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 1942, S/N 452
- [N41733](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41733): [Wallace Stuart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20STUART), [Homewood, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Homewood), built 1942, S/N 455
- [N5953V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5953V): [Sharp Wayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARP%20WAYNE), [Minden, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Minden), built 1941, S/N F1181-TA

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 ERA14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA337), Jul 12, 2014: Culver LFA (N41716), Limington, ME, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA087), Nov 27, 2011: Smith Miniplane DSA-4 (N1321), Hernando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while descending in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA139), Jul 25, 1993: Taylorcraft BF12-65 (N36452), Sunappee, NH, no damage. Probable cause: THE PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE PILOT.
- [NTSB MIA72FLG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLG06), Aug 10, 1971: Taylorcraft BC12 (N36452), Sullivans Is., SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71AC075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC075), Apr 11, 1971: Piper J3C-65 (N6752H), Sunbury, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MKC67D0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0144), Jul 2, 1966: Republic RC-3 (N6438K), Warrensburg, MO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20221010016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221010016249I), Oct 10, 2022: Culver LFA (N41630), Groton, CT, Minor damage. On 10/10/2022 at 14:27Z, [privacy data omitted] landed at kgon on runway 23 with landing gear up, sliding down runway 23 422 feet with minor damage to belly,…
- [Incident 20190923014469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190923014469I), Sep 23, 2019: Culver LFA (N41630), Kingston, NY, Minor damage. Pilot confirmed that he had done the procedure to lower the landing gear for landing, however, he had failed to confirm that the mechanical lock pin control…
- [Accident 20140712014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140712014579A), Jul 12, 2014: Culver LFA (N41716), Limington, ME, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft sustained substantial damaged when it impacted trees during takeoff from Limington airport (63B), Limington, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured.…
- [Accident 20111127029579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111127029579A), Nov 27, 2011: Smith Miniplane DSA-4 (N1321), Hernando, FL, Substantial damage. On November 27, 2011, at approximately 1630 EDT, a Smith Miniplane, model DSA-4, N1321, serial no. 1, [privacy data omitted] and operated by pilot [privacy…
- [Accident 19930725025619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930725025619A), Jul 25, 1993: Tcraft BF1265 (N36452), Sunappee, NH. Approaching shore passenger got out and walked forward on float to look for rocks, was struck by winding down prop.

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