Franklin SPORT-4B1SER airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN
Model: SPORT 4B1SER
Registry code: 27013
Installed in: 8 registered aircraft
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 85 hp

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 8

N2123Anders David J · Hesperia, CABuilt 1972 · S/N 1-68 N21456Wiebe David G · El Dorado, KSBuilt 1964 · S/N 1102 N31MPDajda John Michael · N Richlnd Hls, TXS/N MT-1 N334WHSchemer Martin R · College Point, NYBuilt 1981 · S/N 2 N6262DBeal Jerry L R Trustee · Pomona, CAS/N 001 N70299Cross Thomas Ad · Yacolt, WABuilt 1946 · S/N 17494 N9293Brunner Gavin A · Berthoud, COBuilt 1974 · S/N 8019 N996LLTabbert William S · Diamondhead, MSBuilt 2024 · S/N 278

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('27013')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('27013')
ORDER BY n_number

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB LAX03LA300Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcClanahan Stits Playmate SA-11 · Fontana, CAa loss of engine power due to oil starvation that was the result of misaligned main bearing halves that obstructed the oil galley passages. Since the history of the engine could not be reconstructed, the person or entity responsible for the bearing…Sep 27, 2003 · N9YC · Destroyed NTSB SEA03FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrubert KIS TRI-R TR-1 · Puyallup, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the turn from crosswind to downwind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain (ground).Feb 24, 2003 · N23KS · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Varieze · Pacifica, CADuring flt, the eng lost power. Witnesses observed the plt make a forced landing on a shoreline. The acft touched down on beach sand, the main gear separated, then the fuselage skipped along the sand/surf for about 250 yds. Before stopping, it impacted a…Oct 8, 1983 · N555EZ · Substantial damage

Query with SQL

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('27013') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('27013')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('27013')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 8

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20070609013909IAmtr JODELF12 · Denver, CO(-23) At 1512 LCL pilot departed rwy 11L at bjc and approx 200'-300' the passenger door/canopy opened causing part of the latch and canopy to depart the aircraft. The pilot declared an emergency and returned and landed without incident. Pieces of the canopy…Jun 9, 2007 · N9293 · Minor damage Accident 20030927026149AAmtr STITSSA11A · Fontana, CA(-23) It is unknown total hours in make and model. Mr. David lee stits, and[privacy data omitted]departed flabob airport, rubidoux CA. For a local flight and returning to the riverside airport, riverside CA. The accident occurred near the junction of…Sep 27, 2003 · N9YC · Destroyed · 2 fatal Accident 20030225003209AAmtr KISTR1 · Puyallup, WA(-23) Witnesses at the departure airport stated that pilot had significant difficulty starting the aircraft immediately prior to the accident flight. After takeoff, multiple witnesses reported hearing the engine lose power, and subsequently observed the…Feb 25, 2003 · N23KS · Destroyed · 2 fatal Incident 19931007043029ITridnt TR1 · Spanaway, WAAirplane lost power on takeoff from airport. Forced landing on road. Nose gear collapsed.Oct 7, 1993 · N23KS · Minor damage Incident 19920502027219IAmtr Shamaa · Lihue, HILeft main gear leg failed on landing rollout. Failure may be attributed to combination of fatigue and hard landing.May 2, 1992 · N3955W · Minor damage Accident 19831008053439AAmtrru Varieze · Pacifica, CAStruck a concrete outfall pipe while landing on a beach. Engine had apparently quit. Possible water in fuel.Oct 8, 1983 · N555EZ · Substantial damage Incident 19810729058599IAmtrsp Speziotuhole · Flint, MIPilot lost directional control on landing. Bounced, used hard brakes and aircraft nosed over. Damaged prop.Jul 29, 1981 · N1033N · Minor damage Incident 19790427100649IAmtrso STARLETSA500 · Lancaster, CAEngine failed due to faulty intake valve. Minor damage in forced landing.Apr 27, 1979 · N10SD · Minor damage

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('27013')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('27013')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.