# Grumman F4F-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3950507
- Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN
- Model: F4F-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-f4f-3

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)

- [N12260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12260): [Air Legends Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20LEGENDS%20FOUNDATION), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1943, S/N 12260

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19980905043029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980905043029I), Sep 5, 1998: Gruman F4F3 (N12260), Chicago/Aurora, IL, Minor damage. (-5)Pilot stated he was reading his checklist while back taxiing after landing on runway 27. The pilot said he became distracted by the checklist and struck a…

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