# Davis D-1-K

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2740504
- Manufacturer (registry): DAVIS
- Model: D-1-K
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 106 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 272](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20272) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Davis Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-d-1-k

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this 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)

- [N12476](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12476): [Wallace Terry Earl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20TERRY%20EARL), [Bedford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bedford), built 1931, S/N 701
- [N151Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151Y): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 510
- [N158Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158Y): [Machamer John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACHAMER%20JOHN%20K), [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg), built 1930, S/N 508

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 NYC94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA080), May 15, 1994: Davis DK-1 (N158Y), East Haddam, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING LANDING APPROACH.
- [NTSB NYC91LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA249), Sep 29, 1991: Davis D1K (N158Y), Chester, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
- [NTSB NYC73DNE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNE28), Apr 14, 1973: Davis D-1K (N158Y), Chester, CT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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.

- [Accident 19940515010759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940515010759A), May 15, 1994: Davis D1K (N158Y), East Haddam, CT, Substantial damage. Struck a half buried post on short final and impacted short of runway. Too low on VFR approach.
- [Accident 19910929048189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910929048189A), Sep 29, 1991: Davis D1K (N158Y), Chester, CT, Substantial damage. Engine quit on glider tow. Released glider. Stalled into trees. Stuck exhaust valve. Residue from auto gas in engine
- [Accident 19900614020039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900614020039A), Jun 14, 1990: Davis D1K (N12476), White Plains, NY, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. After two missed approaches, crashed into lake.
- [Accident 19730414008819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730414008819A), Apr 14, 1973: Davis D1K (N158Y), Chester, CT, Substantial damage. Lnd downwind,drifted to r drg go arnd. Hit trees.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA706WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA706WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe. Cooper Engineering Corporation

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [California D-1-K (CUB)](https://openairdocs.org/model/california-d-1-k-cub): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056272U

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