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Culver V

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8730302

Manufacturer (registry)
CULVER
Model
V
Registry code
8730302
Registered
11 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
93 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-778
Holder
Superior Aircraft Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 131

1945Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730302'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 11

N1027LKinsler Kenneth K · Sand Springs, OKS/N V-223N3057KKaufmann Rusty · Mc David, FLS/N V-276N3073KKinsler Kenneth K · Sand Springs, OKBuilt 1946 · S/N V-292N44520Kinsler Kenneth Karl · Sand Springs, OKBuilt 1946 · S/N V-17N44684Sale Reported · Groveland, CASale reportedS/N V75N6211QKinsler Kenneth K · Sand Springs, OKS/N V321N80082Madden Ronald · Bronx, NYBuilt 1946 · S/N V-123N80085Holmes Robert T · Vale, ORBuilt 1946 · S/N V-126N80271Kansas Aviation Museum · Wichita, KSBuilt 1946 · S/N V-190N80273Kinsler Kenneth K · Sand Springs, OKBuilt 1946 · S/N V-192N80276Madden Ronald · Bronx, NYBuilt 1946 · S/N V-195
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730302')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 11

STC SA01734SEApplication of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.Andrew D. HumphreySTC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA01831WITo allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuelPetersen Aviation IncSTC SA01967WI (3 OF3)Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded AvgasGeneral Aviation Modifications Inc.STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintainedHIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.STC SA10077SCInstallation of push-button starter system.Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLCSTC SA10921SCInstallation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulatorsHartzell Engine Technologies, LLCSTC SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringCeconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.STC SA593CHInstall Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.Champion Aerospace LLCSTC SA593CH (4 OF 5)Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.Champion Aerospace LLC
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'V')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 12

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB FTW93LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver V · Carlsbad, NMAn inadvertent stall when the pilot lowered the landing gear. A factor was a leaking o-ring in the propeller governor.Sep 17, 1993 · N44680 · DestroyedNTSB LAX90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver VEE · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb.Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver V · Deland, FLThe plt stated that on his landing apch he reduced the power too soon, the acft stalled and collided with trees and crashed 150 feet short of the runway.Jun 28, 1986 · N80273 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72FPD34Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Cisco, TXMar 31, 1972 · N44X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70DLA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Gainesville, FLJan 5, 1970 · N80099 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN70D0087Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Casper, WYJul 26, 1969 · N3130K · DestroyedNTSB NYC68F0430Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Wellsboro, PAApr 7, 1968 · N3118K · DestroyedNTSB OAK68F0120Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver L-AR90 · Honolulu, HIOct 7, 1967 · N80082 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66D0223Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCulver V · Tucson, AZFeb 19, 1966 · N44516 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK65X0215Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Scottsville, KYOct 10, 1964 · N80271 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2768Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Gig Harbor, WAJul 11, 1964 · N44664 · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X1367Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCulver V · Crestview, FLApr 18, 1964 · N44515 · Destroyed
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  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 ('8730302')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 5

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

Accident 19930917034849ASupac V · Carlsbad, NMSaw light colored smoke from cowling. Losing power. Struck wires and crashed returning. Prop governor o ring leak.Sep 17, 1993 · N44680 · DestroyedAccident 19891031046259ASupac V · Santa Paula, CAAircraft failed to accelerate and climb on takeoff. Settled and struck buildings. Pilot blames low power and wind.Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damageAccident 19860628028419ASupac V · Deland, FLReduced power too soon on final and stalled aircraft into trees short of runway.Jun 28, 1986 · N80273 · Substantial damageIncident 19810910067379ISupac V · Nevada, MOZa pilot continued flight to fuel exhaustion. Landed ok.Sep 10, 1981 · N3116K · Minor damageIncident 19781019030659ISupac V · Lake Elmo, MNLanding gear jammed durring retraction, could not be fully extended. Teeth in gear reduction train were strippedOct 19, 1978 · N3057K · Minor damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730302')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2020FA0000324Blade · brokenLEADING EDGE OUTER 7 INCHES DEPARTED BLADE. CAUSING STRONG VIBRATION.Jul 7, 2020 · N44520 · Supac V · Propeller Blade Section
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'V'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Rex L Hunter V1 registered aircraftRegistry code 05626NNHomer Purtle SERIES V1 registered aircraftRegistry code 0563121Heath-Lamb V1 registered aircraftRegistry code 05631J0Prinkey Barry L SERIES V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 056031BYarnevich Kevin D SERIES V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 056033HJackson M A/Jackson J T V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 05625M7Heath-Coursey V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 056271XHeath V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 05631E9Woolstone Arthur Lewis V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 05636P0Heath V0 registered aircraftRegistry code 4240202
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'V' AND m.code NOT IN ('8730302')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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