# Found FBA-2C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3640102 - Manufacturer (registry): FOUND - Model: FBA-2C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 5 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A7EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A7EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: NZSkydive Limited - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/found-fba-2c 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. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 68-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-01-04): Forward Wing-to-Fuselage Attachment · Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C. Effective Jan 9, 1968 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (17) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA080930002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080930002), Sep 14, 2008: PROPELLER. VIBRATION. (CAN) PROPELLER REMOVED FOR EVALUATION DUE TO SMALL VIBRATION. NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS. - [SDR CA061218002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061218002), Nov 26, 2006: BRUSH BLOCK. WORN. (CAN) THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR BRUSH WAS EXCESSIVELY WORN FOR HAVING 587.2 HOURS ON IT IN A COMPONENT DESIGNED WITH A 2000 HOUR TBD. BRUSH BUSHING AND MOUNT OF POOR - [SDR CA061129003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061129003), Nov 24, 2006: MASTER LINK. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) DURING FIGHT ID 2C3-30 THE MASTER LINK (N025) FELL OFF THE COPILOT’S AILERON CHAIN CAUSING A LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL FROM THE COPILOT’S SIDE. THE FLIGHT T - [SDR CA060920006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060920006), Sep 12, 2006: BOLT. BROKEN. (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF THE LT FINLET THE REAR ATTACH BOLT (P/N AN3-4A) BROKE. WHEN INSTALLING 4 NEW BOLTS IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE WASHER RODE UP ON THE RADIUS OF - [SDR 2006FA0000782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000782), Aug 2, 2006: FITTING. UNDERTORQUED. AS REPORTED FROM THE PILOT, THE MAINTENANCE VENDOR FOUND NUMEROUS FUEL FITTINGS WHICH CONNECT THE FUEL LINES TO THE HEADER TANKS TO BE SEEPING FUEL. APPROXIMATE - [SDR CA060424002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060424002), Apr 10, 2006: FLY WIRE. BROKEN. THE AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH AEROCET 3450 AMPHIBIAN FLOATS. AFTER A TWO-HOUR FLIGHT AND AT 3000 FT ALTITUDE ON APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD NOI - [SDR CA051110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051110003), Nov 10, 2005: LUG. FAILED. (CAN) DURING WALK-AROUND, LT REAR FLOAT FLY-WIRE WAS FOUND LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE LT, AFT FLY-WIRE ATTACH LUG HAD FAILED APPROX 1/4 INCH FROM TH - [SDR CA050920008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050920008), Aug 9, 2005: CYLINDER BORE. DAMAGED. (CAN) PILOT NOTICED INCREASED CHT IN FLIGHT UTILIZING GEM (GRAPHIC ENGINE MONITOR) ON NR 4 CYLINDER AND RICHEN UP MIXTURE TO MAINTAIN COOLER CHT. MAINTENANCE PE - [SDR CA050318002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050318002), Jan 27, 2005: STRUCTURE. DEPARTED. (CAN) AC HAD ITS RT FINLET DEPART. AC CONDUCTING REPEAT LATERAL STABILITY TESTING. DEPARTURE WAS BOTH HEARD AND FELT BY PILOT AND TECH OBSERVER. AC RETURNED TO - [SDR CA041117001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041117001), Nov 16, 2004: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) BELLY SKIN CRACKING AT VARIOUS (MULTIPLE POINTS) RIVETS LOOSENING ON INSPECTION COVER SKIN LAP RIVETS LOOSENING. SUSPECTED FROM TURBULENCE CREATED BY PROP - [SDR CA041116004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041116004), Sep 24, 2004: HINGE BRACKET. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING COMPLETION OF SGB 55-02R1 STABILIZER ATTACHMENT HINGE BRACKET BOLTS FOUND LOOSE (TURN BY FINGERS). - [SDR CA040913004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040913004), Sep 4, 2004: HINGE. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE MX INSPECTION, CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE STABILIZER TRIM HINGE ASSY, (PORT SIDE) P/N: F513-1. TOTAL TIME ON AIRFRAME (AND PART) WAS 802 HOURS - [SDR CA040623001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040623001), Jun 21, 2004: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE JAM NUTS THAT SECURE THE PROP CONTROL CABLE TO AN ATTACHMENT BRACKET AT THE PROP GOVERNOR WERE FOUND LOOSE. THE LOWER JAM - [SDR CA031014004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031014004), Sep 25, 2003: EXHAUST VALVE. CRACKED. (CAN) EXHAUST VALVE IS BURNED, CRACKED IN TWO PLACES, RADIAL FROM CENTRE. SIDES OF VALVE ARE CHIPPED AND MISSING PIECES. FACE OF ROCKER ARM THAT CONTACTS TOP OF - [SDR CA031014003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031014003), Sep 25, 2003: PLUG. WORN. (CAN) END PLUG IN QUESTION WAS WORN AWAY TO NO MORE THAN .030 OF AN INCH. AT WHICH POINT THE STEEL WRIST PIN WOULD HAVE BEEN WEARING HARDON THE CYLINDER WALL, I - [SDR CA020718010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020718010), Jun 28, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. (CAN) WING SPAR CENTRE SECTION LOWER FORWARD CAP ANGLE VERTICAL FLANGE LEG WHERE RIVETED TO SPAR WEB HAS 25 PERCENT LOSS OF THICKNESS IN SEVERAL AREAS PROBABLY - [SDR CA970904017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970904017), Jun 17, 1997: CAPACITOR. FAILED. (CAN) TWO CAPACITORS FAILED AFTER A SIMILAR SHORT OPERATION. WHEN TESTED ON A DIGITAL CAPACITANCE METER BOTH WOULD GIVE INTERMITTENT IRREGULAR READINGS. NYLON P ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (85, first 50) 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04424AT): Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Shower-of-Sparks Starting Vibrator Booster Systems. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc All 85: https://openairdocs.org/model/found-fba-2c/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.