# Limbach 1700E

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 38602
- Manufacturer (registry): LIMBACH
- Model: 1700E
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 68 hp
- Installed in: 17 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/limbach-1700e

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 (17)

- [N282MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282MG): [Pft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PFT%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1980, S/N 38
- [N4012B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4012B): [Henderson Arlan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20ARLAN%20D), [Blanding, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Blanding), built 1978, S/N 03
- [N454JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N454JB): [Woldt Wayne E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLDT%20WAYNE%20E), [Raymond, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Raymond), built 1982, S/N 57118
- [N47JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47JM): [Baumann Charles M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUMANN%20CHARLES%20M), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1982, S/N 66
- [N4872N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4872N): [North Matthew E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20MATTHEW%20E), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N 166
- [N55BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55BG): [Chick James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHICK%20JAMES%20E), [New Oxford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20Oxford), built 1972, S/N 51006
- [N55HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55HG): [Dilse Ted Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DILSE%20TED%20JR), [Scranton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Scranton), built 1977, S/N 51074
- [N55SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55SM): [Gyenes Collin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GYENES%20COLLIN%20M), [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville), built 1974, S/N 51053
- [N63JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63JC): [Clark Curtis E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20CURTIS%20E), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), S/N 4342
- [N65WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65WT): [Raging Thermal Sky Sports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAGING%20THERMAL%20SKY%20SPORTS%20LLC), [Brighton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Brighton), S/N 4050
- [N7428A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7428A): [Western North Carolina Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20NORTH%20CAROLINA%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Hendersonville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hendersonville), built 1974, S/N 5760
- [N9023B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9023B): [Henderson Arlan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20ARLAN%20D), [Blanding, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Blanding), built 1978, S/N 22
- [N905BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N905BG): [Vaeth George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAETH%20GEORGE%20W), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1982, S/N 6105
- [N909BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909BG): [Christopherson Kevin B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTOPHERSON%20KEVIN%20B), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1982, S/N 6096
- [N955LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N955LB): [Pinson Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PINSON%20MARK%20W), [College Place, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/College%20Place), built 1987, S/N 1955
- [N99809](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99809): [N99809 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N99809%20LLC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1975, S/N 51060
- [N99814](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99814): [Grillmair Carl J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRILLMAIR%20CARL%20J), [Littlerock, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Littlerock), built 1975, S/N 51062

## NTSB investigations (6)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR18LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA145), May 22, 2018: Sportavia Putzer RF5B Sperber (N66GL), Lookout Pass, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB NYC91LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA228), Sep 1, 1991: Sportavia-Putzer RF5B (N55SM), Lockport, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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.
- [NTSB NYC91DNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC03), Jul 19, 1991: Valentin GMB H Taifun 17E (N333VT), West Arlington, VT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PHYSIOLOGICAL INCAPACITATION DUE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE WHICH RESULTED IN INCAPACITATION AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES.
- [NTSB LAX86FVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA15), Aug 24, 1986: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28M2 (N9023B), Porterville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM42), Aug 10, 1976: Sportavia RF-5B (N55SM), Penfield, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0536), Apr 26, 1969: Boeing E75N1 (N4872N), Dayton, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20180522005799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180522005799A), May 22, 2018: Sportavia Putzer RF5B SPERBER (N66GL), Lookout Pass, MT, Destroyed. On 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…
- [Accident 19910902038929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910902038929A), Sep 2, 1991: Sptpuz RF5B (N55SM), Lockport, NY, Substantial damage. Struck brush on side of runway on landing rotating glider into larger brush. Blamed runway misalignment on wind gust
- [Accident 19910719028729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910719028729A), Jul 19, 1991: Valent TAIFUN17E (N333VT), West Arlington, VT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Observed circling low altitude, crashed into trees. Had no medical, severe heart condition.
- [Incident 19890607047669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890607047669I), Jun 7, 1989: Grob G109 (N909BG), South Charlesto, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft collided with fence post while taxiing. Minor damage to left wing tip.
- [Accident 19860823086719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860823086719A), Aug 23, 1986: Brasov IS28B2 (N9023B), Porterville, CA, Substantial damage. The propeller cracked on takeoff forcing a return to the runway. The pilot stalled the aircraft near the runway.
- [Incident 19830705046569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830705046569I), Jul 5, 1983: Grob G109 (N909BG), Urbana, OH, Minor damage. Ground looped while landing in a crosswind. Side load collapsed the landing gear.
- [Incident 19821009061319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821009061319I), Oct 9, 1982: Brasov IS29D2 (N9023B), Montague, CA, Minor damage. Developed strong engine vibration. Shut engine off. Found trailing edge cantilever had came off propeller.
- [Accident 19760810023859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760810023859A), Aug 10, 1976: Sptpuz RF5B (N55SM), Penfield, PA, Substantial damage. Lost power at 3200 ft,engine not equipped with carburetor heat system

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