# Wright R-1820-71

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 66798
- Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT
- Model: R-1820-71
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 1,200 hp
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-71

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 (1)

- [N531MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531MC): [Jones Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20AVIATION%20INC), [Biggs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Biggs), built 1978, S/N 7C

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20140908016689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140908016689I), Sep 8, 2014: Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164C (N531MC), Mather, CA, Minor damage. On Monday 9-8-2014, at approximately 9AM, N531MC was issued taxi instructions which included referencing a Cessna 172 also taxing. The pilot turned his…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2010FA0000093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000093), Jan 14, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. TOP RUDDER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED OUT OF REAR SPAR ON THE VERTICAL FIN. NOTICED CRACK AT ANNUAL INSP. THE RUDDER BEARINGS ARE ALL FREE AND OK. POSSIBLY INSTALL 
- [SDR 2010FA0000022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000022), Jan 4, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. TOP RUDDER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED OUT OF REAR SPAR ON THE VERTICAL FIN. NOTICED CRACK AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. POSSIBLY INSTALL A HEAVIER REAR SPAR OR BEEF UPS IN 

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