# Wright R-2600-20

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 67123
- Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT
- Model: R-2600-20
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 1,900 hp
- Installed in: 9 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-20

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 (9)

- [N108Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108Q): [Castle Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Atwater, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Atwater), S/N 91188
- [N3967A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3967A): [Wpp Nautical LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WPP%20NAUTICAL%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1945, S/N 53835
- [N3969A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3969A): [Centerline Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTERLINE%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 1945, S/N 53787
- [N40402](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40402): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1945, S/N 91426
- [N4169A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4169A): [Avenger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVENGER%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1945, S/N 5653
- [N436GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N436GM): [Cartledge Charles J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTLEDGE%20CHARLES%20J), [Orrville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Orrville), built 1945, S/N 91436
- [N48HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48HD): [N45sb LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N45SB%20LLC), [Granite Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Granite%20Falls), built 1945, S/N 4401
- [N6VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6VC): [Greatest Generation Naval Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATEST%20GENERATION%20NAVAL%20MUSEUM), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1945, S/N 53139
- [N75552](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75552): [Sb2c LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SB2C%20LLC), [Castle Rock, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Castle%20Rock), built 1944, S/N 75552

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 ANC18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA034), May 6, 2018: Grumman TBM-3 (N337VT), Fort Apache, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB NYC75DFA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DFA41), Jun 16, 1975: Grumman TBM (N108Q), Massena, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPJ24), Nov 14, 1971: Grumman TBM-3U (N108Q), Cushing, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0092), Jul 25, 1966: Grumman TBM-3E (N3969A), Potomac, MT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20210911022979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210911022979I), Sep 11, 2021: Grumman TBM-3 (N40402), Hagerstown, MD, Minor damage. Narrative of event: Abeam the numbers on a right down wnd, the aircraft was configured to land. During the base to final turn, aircraft was slowed to ~90 kt.…
- [Incident 20210417001269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210417001269I), Apr 17, 2021: Grumman TBM-3 (N108Q), Cocoa Beach, FL, Minor damage. The acft made a gear up forced ldg in the atlantic ocean adjacent to a Beach at Patrick space force base (kcof) after the PIC declared an emergency to the…
- [Incident 20180827015359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180827015359I), Aug 27, 2018: Grumman TBM-3E (N3969A), Carson City, NV, Minor damage. The pilot stated after take off he smelled and was sprayed with hydraulic fluid and noticed hydraulic pressure was down to 900LBS. He made a wide traffic…
- [Accident 20180506000359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180506000359A), May 6, 2018: Grumman TBM-3 (N337VT), Fort Apache, AZ, Destroyed. On may 6th, 2018, the aircraft departed ak-chin reginal airport (A39) enroute for sante fe, NM. Approximately 1 hour into the flight the engine experienced a…
- [Accident 19750616018639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750616018639A), Jun 16, 1975: Gruman TBM3AIRTRD (N108Q), Massena, NY, Substantial damage. During climb out engine failed acft lndd in swamp wheels up.

## Service difficulty reports (9)

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

- [SDR CA010515013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010515013), Apr 12, 2001: POWERPACK. BURNED. (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT DETECTED THE SMELL OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. HE ELECTED TO RETURN TO Fredericton AIRPORT AND DID A NORDO APPROACH AND LANDE
- [SDR CA000404047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000404047), Mar 27, 2000: COIL. BURNED OUT. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO COULD NOT BE TIMED PROPERLY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE COIL TO ROTOR CONTACT STUD WAS BROK
- [SDR CA990715050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715050), Jun 27, 1999: CYLINDER. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) HOLE FOUND IN NR 6 CYLINDER .5 INCH ABOVE MOUNTING FLANGE. OIL SCREENS HAD METAL CONTAMINATION. THE ENGINE WAS CHANGED. FURTHER INFO: CONNECTING ROD FAILU
- [SDR CA990510030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990510030), May 1, 1999: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING A FERRY FLIGHT AT 2,000 FEET, THE ENGINE FAILED. A FORCED LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE ENGINE WILL BE DISASSE
- [SDR CA990323032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990323032), Mar 10, 1999: FITTING. CORRODED. (CAN) THE DEFECT WAS DETECTED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ATTACH FITTING. ALL AIRCRAFT IN FLEET WI
- [SDR CA990323033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990323033), Mar 10, 1999: FITTING. CORRODED. (CAN) THE DEFECT WAS DETECTED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ATTACH FITTING. ALL AIRCRAFT IN FLEET WI
- [SDR CA990323031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990323031), Mar 1, 1999: FITTING. CORRODED. (CAN) THE DEFECT WAS DETECTED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIN ATTACH FITTING. ALL AIRCRAFT IN FLEE
- [SDR CA981006010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006010), Aug 24, 1998: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND CORRODED ON THE BLADE FLANGES AND THE TAPER BORE. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THE BLADE 
- [SDR CA980908043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908043), Aug 18, 1998: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) ON A ROUTINE FLIGHT AT 1,500 FEET, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED TWICE, FOLLOWED BY SMOKE AND FLAME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THIS WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED

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