# Francisco Boyd Jr/Sr BD-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 11304E6
- Manufacturer (registry): FRANCISCO BOYD JR/SR
- Model: BD-4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/francisco-boyd-jr-sr-bd-4

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 (1)

- [N853BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N853BF): [Francisco Boyd M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANCISCO%20BOYD%20M%20JR), [Apple Valley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Apple%20Valley), built 1985, S/N 445

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CHI90DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER04), Jul 31, 1990: BD 4- Francisco BD-4 (N853BF), Rosemount, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURER (AMATEUR BUILT) TO DESIGN FUEL SYSTEM ADEQUATELY TO PREVENT VAPOR LOCK IN FUEL LINE.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19900731029369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900731029369A), Jul 31, 1990: Amtrbd BEDEBD4 (N853BF), Rosemount, MN, Substantial damage. Engine quit on downwind for runway. Landed off airport in tall corn. Had fuel line vapor lock. No fuel line cooler.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bede BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bede-bd-4): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 1130512
- [Barker Rodney N BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/barker-rodney-n-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056010A
- [Seibold Lary L BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/seibold-lary-l-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604SN
- [Steere John F BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/steere-john-f-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056051U
- [Raabel Gary K BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/raabel-gary-k-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560573
- [Bede/Norrison BD 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bede-norrison-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560611
- [Weigle Alan B BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/weigle-alan-b-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606AX
- [Alan J Colburn BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/alan-j-colburn-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608FI
- [Morton R/Morton D BD4](https://openairdocs.org/model/morton-r-morton-d-bd4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614HB
- [Mcconnell H James BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcconnell-h-james-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618MT
- [Glenn BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/glenn-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561905
- [Metty Tom BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/metty-tom-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623Z8

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