# Greatplain GREATPLAIN VW - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 31500 - Manufacturer (registry): GREATPLAIN - Model: GREATPLAIN VW - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 100 hp - Installed in: 10 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/greatplain-greatplain-vw 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 (10) - [N136JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136JB): [Warganich William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARGANICH%20WILLIAM%20J), [Gatlinburg, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Gatlinburg), built 2014, S/N 001 - [N17SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17SX): [Jackson Robert W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20ROBERT%20W%20JR), [Gulfport, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Gulfport), built 2024, S/N 0107 - [N237F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237F): [Naiva Matthew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAIVA%20MATTHEW%20W), [Wauwatosa, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wauwatosa), built 1987, S/N 148 - [N273CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N273CM): [Mccurdy James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCURDY%20JAMES%20R), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), S/N 002 - [N38426](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38426): [Bumbarger Gerald C DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUMBARGER%20GERALD%20C%20DBA), [Clearfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Clearfield), built 2014, S/N DH85 - [N440BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N440BS): [Wagner Jeffrey C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAGNER%20JEFFREY%20C), [Paris, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Paris), built 2012, S/N 440 - [N727JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727JC): [Crisp John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRISP%20JOHN%20D), [Maumee, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Maumee), built 2014, S/N CRISP072767 - [N85500](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85500): [Floyd Robin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLOYD%20ROBIN%20E), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), S/N M3X6-1-0007 - [N945NE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N945NE): [Sharp Roscoe A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARP%20ROSCOE%20A), [Deer Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Deer%20Park), built 2017, S/N 0001 - [N9SN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9SN): [Allen William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20WILLIAM%20S), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2016, S/N 1359 ## 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 WPR24LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA143), Apr 30, 2024: Thatcher CX4 (N440BS), Rowley, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA22LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA323), Jul 16, 2022: Allan G Pixley Thatcher CX4 (N347CX), Baker, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper engine idle setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the pilot reduced the throttle to idle to initiate a descent. - [NTSB ERA14LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA004), Oct 19, 2013: Mcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 (N538HB), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust. ## 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. - [Accident 20240430003949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240430003949A), Apr 30, 2024: Squires Robert E THATCHER CX4 (N440BS), Bermester, UT, Substantial damage. On 30 April 2024, [privacy data omitted] landed on rowley road in burmester, UT after experiencing engine idle roughness. The pilot successfully landed the… - [Accident 20220716012499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220716012499A), Jul 16, 2022: Allan G Pixley THATCHER CX4 (N347CX), Baker, FL, Substantial damage. Engine failure in the traffic pattern resulted in a loss of altitude. Aircraft undershot runway and impacted wires during final approach for landing. - [Incident 20140724015889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140724015889I), Jul 24, 2014: Crisp John D DR 1 (N727JC), Wausseon, OH, Minor damage. Initial flight of aircraft for phase I test flight. A/c lost power almost immediately after take off. Pilot was able to recover some power and executed a… - [Accident 20131019020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131019020169A), Oct 19, 2013: Mcdonald Howard Brian ZENAIR 701 (N538HB), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. No. 1, 2, 4-9 n/a. No. 3: on October 19, 2013, at approximately 1205 EDT, a zenair 701, N538HB, serial no. 1001, had a sudden RPM spike followed by a loss of… --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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