# Wright R-1820-97

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 66799
- Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT
- Model: R-1820-97
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 1,200 hp
- Installed in: 3 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-97

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 (3)

- [N3701G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3701G): [Fortress LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORTRESS%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1944, S/N 44-8543A
- [N5017N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5017N): [Experimental Aircraft Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXPERIMENTAL%20AIRCRAFT%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1944, S/N 44-85740
- [N900RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N900RW): [Mid America Flight Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1944, S/N 44-85718

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 MIA76FKG96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG96), Aug 17, 1976: Boeing B-17G (N3701G), Cordele, GA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20040506013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040506013129I), May 6, 2004: Boeing B17G (N5017N), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 16R at vny, and after rolling approximately half way down the runway, both main landing gear collapsed, no injuries were…
- [Accident 19760817030359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760817030359A), Aug 17, 1976: Boeing B17G (N3701G), Cordele, GA, Substantial damage. Lt fwd lower spar cap P/N753424-2 failed for reasons undetermined. Acft applying fire ant control

## Service difficulty reports (6)

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

- [SDR 2010FA0000921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000921), Jul 14, 2010: INSULATOR. FRAGMENTED. THE LANDING GEAR DOWN POST "F" TERMINAL, FIELD COIL SHORTED TO GROUND INSIDE THE LT MLG MOTOR ASSY. REPAIR FACILITY WAS CONSULTED AS TO THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF TH
- [SDR 2005FA0000713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000713), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. UPON TAKEOFF, NOTICED STEADY DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. SHUT ENGINE DOWN AT MIN OIL PRESSURE. PRESSURE STILL DECREASING. CHECKED SCREENS AND OIL PRESSURE VALV
- [SDR 2005FA0000714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000714), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. ON FINAL, ENGINE WAS PRODUCING LOW OIL PRESSURE. UPON LANDING, CHECKED SCREENS, OK, CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND APU FOR MAX OIL PRESSURE WAS STILL LOW
- [SDR 2005FA0000760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000760), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED, CHECKED FOR OIL IN GIL TANK, 25 GAL REMAINING. ENGINE REMOVED FROM AC. UPON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER, PROP SH
- [SDR 2005FA0000761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000761), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. UPON INSTALLATION OF ENGINE AT NR 3 POSITION, METAL WAS FOUND IN PROPELLER SHAFT. ENGINE HAD RUN IN TIME ONLY AS -0- TSMO. ENGINE REMOVED AND NOT RUN ON AIRCRAF
- [SDR 2005FA0000493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000493), Mar 29, 2005: SCREW. FRACTURED. (7) OF THE (10) FRONT COVER RETAINING SCREWS WERE FRACTURED, ALL AT THE SAME LOCATION- (3) THREADS FROM SHANK. ALL (7) HAD WORKED THEIR WAY OUT, (3) HAD STARTED

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