# Grumman F7F-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3950704
- Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN
- Model: F7F-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 320 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC AR-28](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20AR-28) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Kreitzberg George F.
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-f7f-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 (6)

- [N6178C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6178C): [Comanche Maverick Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20MAVERICK%20AIR%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 80483
- [N700F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700F): [Spitfire Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITFIRE%20VENTURES%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1945, S/N 80390
- [N7195C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7195C): [Echo Matrix LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECHO%20MATRIX%20LLC), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), built 1944, S/N 80532
- [N7626C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7626C): [Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDS%20GREATEST%20AIRCRAFT%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1944, S/N 80404
- [N7629C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7629C): [Tigercat N7629c LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIGERCAT%20N7629C%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1945, S/N 80374
- [N909TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909TC): [Spitfire Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITFIRE%20VENTURES%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1945, S/N 80425

## NTSB investigations (8)

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 OAK7KFVD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK7KFVD46), May 21, 1975: Grumman F7F (N6178C), Santa Rosa, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FVD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD18), Oct 21, 1974: Grumman F7F-3 (N7238C), Rohnerville, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK75FVD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD31), Sep 26, 1974: Grumman F7F (N6179C), Fortuna, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK75FVD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD10), Aug 31, 1974: Grumman F7F-3 (N6177C), Ukiah, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK72DVD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD44), May 15, 1972: Grumman F7F (N6179C), Santa Rosa, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0020), Aug 7, 1966: Grumman F7F-3 (N6178C), Ukiah, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0055), Jun 7, 1966: Grumman F7F (N7628C), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2486), Jun 25, 1964: Grumman F7F-3 (N7619C), Truckee, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 19780915018849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780915018849I), Sep 15, 1978: Gruman F8F2ACME (N700F), Chino, CA, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear before landing. Gear uplock cable broke.
- [Accident 19750521013099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750521013099A), May 21, 1975: Gruman F7F3KRTBRG (N6178C), Santa Rosa, CA, Substantial damage. Both engs quit,pos to empty tank. Otr tanks had fuel.
- [Accident 19741021036479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741021036479A), Oct 21, 1974: Gruman F7F3KRTBRG (N7238C), Rohnerville, CA, Destroyed. Also hit barn & dmgd farm equip.
- [Accident 19740926040429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740926040429A), Sep 26, 1974: Gruman F7F3KRTBRG (N6179C), Fortuna, CA, Destroyed. Mixt ctl in auto lean.
- [Accident 19740831029709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740831029709A), Aug 31, 1974: Gruman F7F3KRTBRG (N6177C), Ukiah, CA, Destroyed. Severe ground fire followed impact.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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 SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Grumman/Pond F7F-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-pond-f7f-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625EJ
- [Grumman/Skurich TIGERCAT F7F-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-skurich-tigercat-f7f-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3950705

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