Limbach 1700E

Engine model · Reciprocating · 68 hp · registry code 38602

Manufacturer (registry)
LIMBACH
Model
1700E
Registry code
38602
Type
Reciprocating
Power
68 hp

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

On this page

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 · 17

See all 17 registered aircraft
Query with SQL
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 ('38602')
  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.

NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

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

NTSB WPR18LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia Putzer RF5B Sperber · Lookout Pass, MTThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight toward rising terrain after the engine overheated, which necessitated a precautionary landing when the motorglider could not maintain altitude in downdrafts.May 22, 2018 · N66GL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia-Putzer RF5B · Lockport, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the glider during landing. A factor related to the accident was the turbulence encountered on approach.Sep 1, 1991 · N55SM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91DNC03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportValentin GMB H Taifun 17E · West Arlington, VTPhysiological incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease which resulted in incapacitation and inflight collision with trees.Jul 19, 1991 · N333VT · DestroyedNTSB LAX86FVA15Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28M2 · Porterville, CADuring initial climb, shortly after takeoff, the pilot heard a loud whir then a boom sound. The aircraft started vibrating so the pilot shut down the engine. Having gained 200 to 300 feet of alt the pilot initiated a left 180 deg turn to attempt a forced…Aug 24, 1986 · N9023B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FGM42Accident · No injuriesClosedSportavia RF-5B · Penfield, PAAug 10, 1976 · N55SM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW69F0536Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · Dayton, TXApr 26, 1969 · N4872N · Substantial damage
Query with SQL
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 ('38602')
  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.

FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20180522005799ASportavia Putzer RF5B Sperber · Lookout Pass, MTOn may 22, 2018, at 1448 MDT. A Sportavia Putzer glider, crashed onto highway 90 on the Montana state side, while enroute to seattle Washington. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but was destroyed…May 22, 2018 · N66GL · DestroyedAccident 19910902038929ASptpuz RF5B · Lockport, NYStruck brush on side of runway on landing rotating glider into larger brush. Blamed runway misalignment on wind gustSep 2, 1991 · N55SM · Substantial damageAccident 19910719028729AValent TAIFUN17E · West Arlington, VTObserved circling low altitude, crashed into trees. Had no medical, severe heart condition.Jul 19, 1991 · N333VT · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19890607047669IGrob G109 · South Charlesto, OHAircraft collided with fence post while taxiing. Minor damage to left wing tip.Jun 7, 1989 · N909BG · Minor damageAccident 19860823086719ABrasov IS28B2 · Porterville, CAThe propeller cracked on takeoff forcing a return to the runway. The pilot stalled the aircraft near the runway.Aug 23, 1986 · N9023B · Substantial damageIncident 19830705046569IGrob G109 · Urbana, OHGround looped while landing in a crosswind. Side load collapsed the landing gear.Jul 5, 1983 · N909BG · Minor damageIncident 19821009061319IBrasov IS29D2 · Montague, CADeveloped strong engine vibration. Shut engine off. Found trailing edge cantilever had came off propeller.Oct 9, 1982 · N9023B · Minor damageAccident 19760810023859ASptpuz RF5B · Penfield, PALost power at 3200 ft,engine not equipped with carburetor heat systemAug 10, 1976 · N55SM · Substantial 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 ('38602')
  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.

Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.