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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0420204

Manufacturer (registry)
FORNEY
Model
F-1A
Registry code
0420204
Registered
8 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-787
Holder
Univair Aircraft Corporation

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 · 16

1959Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

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

1967In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 94-18-04 R1Outer Wing PanelsHistoricalEffective Mar 24, 1995 · Replaced by AD 2003-21-01AD 86-22-09Fuel Line NippleHistoricalEffective Nov 13, 1986 · Replaced by AD 2002-16-04
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 8

N3022GRokicki Stephen M · Corrales, NMBuilt 1960 · S/N 5715N3023GPollack Jack · Scottsdale, AZS/N 5716N3026GVaughn Edward J · Wellston, OKBuilt 1960 · S/N 5720N3027GGregory Vernon L · Swansea, SCBuilt 1960 · S/N 5722N3032GRogers Samuel · Le Roy, KSBuilt 1960 · S/N 5727N3036GS&S Aircraft LLC · Rathdrum, IDBuilt 1960 · S/N 5730N57QMowad John · El Paso, TXBuilt 1961 · S/N 5745N7570CShackelford Jeffrey A · Morris, ILBuilt 1959 · S/N 5687
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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1A · Whittier, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was snow-covered terrain.Feb 24, 2001 · N3032G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F1A · Austin, MNthe proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment.Oct 30, 2000 · N3028G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney ERCOUPE-2 · Cartersville, GAThe pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight with the inoperative fuel transfer pump which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The inoperative fuel transfer pump and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were…Oct 15, 1995 · N3027G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1A · Wagoner, OKAn 80 yr old stu plt with an expired medical certificate was using auto fuel in the acft without an STC. FAA records forthe acft showed a sale was pending for svrl yrs. During flt, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing when the engine began 'running…Aug 5, 1986 · N3026G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75DUJ55Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F-1A · Mcneal, AZApr 27, 1974 · N3031G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74FID32Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F1A · Tappahannock, VAApr 21, 1974 · N3029G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73FTK12Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F-1A · Mobridge, SDMar 25, 1973 · N3028G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73AK022Accident · 1 fatalClosedForney F-1A · Clearbrook, MNSep 19, 1972 · N3034G · DestroyedNTSB CHI72FEG36Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F1A · Batavia, OHMay 5, 1972 · N3028G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FEG27Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F-1A · Phillipsburg, OHFeb 8, 1972 · N3028G · Minor damageNTSB MIA67F0002Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F1A · Mt Pleasant, TNJun 21, 1966 · N3022G · Substantial damage
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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 ('0420204')
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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20010224004999AUnivar F1A · Whittier, AK(-23) On February 24, 2001, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed a VFR flight plan from anchorage merrill field to cordova, alask, and return. The a/c's two owners stated to NTSB that the pilot told them he was going to Whittier, Alaska. Whittier…Feb 24, 2001 · N3032G · Substantial damageAccident 20001030018229AUnivar F1A · Austin, MN(-23) Aircraft was landing to the south at Austin,MN (aum) and was aligned with runway 18. Aircraft crashed approximately 1/4 mile to the north of the runway. Weather was 1800 overcast, visibility 10 sm, wind 100 at 15KTS. Pilot told police at the scene that…Oct 30, 2000 · N3028G · No damageAccident 19951015035799AUnivar F1A · Cartersville, GALost power en route due fuel starvation. Tried for field. Hit fence. Slid into ditch. Header tank pump prior inop.Oct 15, 1995 · N3027G · Substantial damageAccident 19860805037449AUnivar F1A · Wagoner, OKThe engine lost power. The aircraft struck wires during landing. Student medical expired. No STC for auto fuel.Aug 5, 1986 · N3026G · Substantial damageAccident 19740427010759AUnivar F1A · Mcneal, AZStrk greasewood bush.Apr 27, 1974 · N3031G · Substantial damageAccident 19740421013449AUnivar F1A · Tappahannock, VAStruck gnd on nose gr. Acft skidded on gnd struck unoccupied Cessna N8296B,sub dmg.Apr 21, 1974 · N3029G · DestroyedAccident 19730325006099AUnivar F1A · Mobridge, SDLndd on farm ranch due fog bank ovr RVR.Mar 25, 1973 · N3028G · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420204')
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR CA990413014Control Rod · corroded(CAN) INTERNAL CORROSION OF CONTROL RODS WAS FOUND. THE AILERON CONTROL ROD (RT) WAS CORRODED THROUGH AT ROD-END INBOARD TO ATTACHMENT LUG AT AILERON BELLCRANK. (WING ROOT AREA). PN F-52036 EXTERNAL CORROSION OF 50 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS WAS FOUND ON BOTMar 22, 1999 · Univar F1A · Aileron Control System
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STCs that may be installed · 85

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

STC SA02156CHInstallation of a 30-gallon fuel systemDuckboy America, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA02636SEInstallation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.Garmin International Inc.
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aircoupe F-1A10 registered aircraftRegistry code 0420104
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