Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3640103

Manufacturer (registry)
FOUND ACFT CANADA INC
Model
FBA-2C1
Registry code
3640103
Registered
15 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA7EA
Holder
NZSkydive Limited

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 · 19

2000Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
20001
20011
20021
20034
20045
20055
20061
20121

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

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

2019In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
20191
20222
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  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 ('3640103'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3640103'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 15

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3640103')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 4

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 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

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

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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 ('3640103')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Incident 20230318007959IFound Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot conducted the flight for the purpose of maintaining currencey. After completing two successful water landings in a nearby lake the pilot returned to szt for landing. The pilot reported that there were several aircraft in the traffic pattern along…Mar 18, 2023 · N423T · Minor damageAccident 20211129020159AFound Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Nikiski, AKOn November 29, 2021, at approximately 1600 local time, N108J, a Found aircraft Canada, inc. FBA-2C1, sustained substantial damage to left wing when the aircraft slid off the left side of the runway during the takeoff roll. There were 4 people on board the…Nov 29, 2021 · N108J · Substantial damageAccident 20150724013949AFound Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Unimak, AKCrashed on takeoff due to loss of control from gusty winds. Airport is located at sea level at base of 6500 ft volcano.Jul 24, 2015 · N798 · Substantial damageAccident 20140911016169AFound Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Cascade, IDUpon touch down and landing rollout, the airman lost directional control while landing in a cross wind and departed the runway striking a fence post, becoming airborn again before stalling and impacting the ground in a steep right bank.Sep 11, 2014 · N500FA · Substantial damageIncident 20131123023229IFound Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Elk River, IDN34GR, a 2005 Found FBA-2C1 received minor damage at the Elk River, Idaho airport on November 23, 2013. The commercial pilot/flight instructor landed in deep crusty snow which caused the conventional geared airplane to roll up on it's nose. Damage was limited…Nov 23, 2013 · N34GR · Minor damageIncident 20130907018619IFound Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Alitak, AKOn a part 135 flight to retrieve passengers, the airman landed on the beach, kodiak island, AK: After the airman shut down the engine, he realized the passengers were about 100 yards away, so the airman elected to reposition the aircraft closer to the…Sep 7, 2013 · N777ZB · Minor damageAccident 20070730017589AFound FBA2C1 · Challis, ID(-23) Pilot reported that he made a hard landing at his Private airstrip in castle creek, Idaho. He was the sole occupant. No injuries reported.Jul 30, 2007 · N705BH · Substantial damageIncident 20070618012439IFound FBA2C1 · Spokane, WA(-23) On June 18, 2006 at 12:50 the pilot [privacy data omitted] was acting as pilot in command of N889WT, a single engine Found FBA-2-C1 airplane configured on amphibious floats. This particular FAR 135 flight for hunter air inc. cert. #Z8WA, originated at…Jun 18, 2007 · N889WT · Minor damageIncident 20060924021319IFound FBA2C1 · Akhiok, AK(-23) Pilot statement says he lost control of aircraft during high speed taxi while repositioning the aircraft down river. Aircraft collided with a riverbank, and the floats separated from the aircraft. There were no injuries to the pilot or one passenger,…Sep 24, 2006 · N777ZB · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3640103')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 22

See all 22 difficulty reports
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'FBA2C1'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 80

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.

See all 80 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3640103')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 139

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

See all 139 PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A7EA')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['FBA-2C1'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  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 = 'FBA2C1' AND m.code NOT IN ('3640103')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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