Bird CK airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): BIRD · BIRD AIRCRAFT CORP
Model: CK
Registry codes: 6840112, 6840111
Registered: 7 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
Seats: 3
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed: 84 mph
Certification: Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 10

1930Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 10 aircraft
1930	1
1931	7
1932	1
1981	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 7

N765NJenkins George Merritt · Wayne, PABuilt 1932 · S/N CK4033 N818WThorpe Brian J · Saint Augustine, FLBuilt 1930 · S/N CK4010 N850WRhinebeck Aerodrome Museum · Rhinebeck, NYBuilt 1931 · S/N 4012 N933VStangel Richard C · Enterprise, ORBuilt 1931 · S/N 4018 N95VScheffler Mark J · Burt, NYS/N 4024 N98VCook Charles N · Fort Worth, TXBuilt 1931 · S/N CK-4029 N99754Beinhauer Richard G · Naperville, ILBuilt 1931 · S/N 4006

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 aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111')
  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.

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 aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111')
ORDER BY n_number

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB investigations · 4

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases 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

Loss of engine power1 case

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR20LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBird CK · Enterprise, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Sep 11, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10LA458Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBird CK · Eagles Mere, PAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.Aug 31, 2010 · N765N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBird CK · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's improper decision to perform a 180-degree turn with insufficient altitude remaining after experiencing a total loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate alignment of the fuel selector placard markings, resulting in an…Jul 28, 2002 · N99754 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66D0119Accident · No injuriesClosedBird CK · Notus, IDSep 11, 1965 · N765N · Substantial damage

Query with SQL

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.aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111')
  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.

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.aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 3

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

Accident 20200910014359ABird CK · Enterprise, ORPilot added power to straighten out the aircraft due to not being aligned with the center line of the runway. Adding power caused the engine to sputter and lack power. Pilot attempted to execute a go around but because the engine was not developing enough…Sep 10, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damage Accident 20100831045969ABird CK · Eagles Mere, PADuring take off climb at 200 feet AGL the pilot experienced an engine failure. A forced, on airport, landing was made. Before touching down, the aircraft entered a full stall, at 25 feet AGL, resulting in hard landing damage to the landing gear, engine,…Aug 31, 2010 · N765N · Substantial damage Accident 20020728037849APerth Birdck · Staunton-Waynes, VA(-23) At 1910 local, July 28, 2002, at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, a bird ck (antique biplane) NC99754, struck two aircraft which were both tied down on the parking ramp while attempting to return for a landing after suffering an engine power loss.…Jul 28, 2002 · N99754 · 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 aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111')
  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.

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 aircraft_model_code IN ('6840112', '6840111')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.