# Grumman F8F-2 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3950802 - Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN - Model: F8F-2 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 365 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS AR-32](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/AR-32) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Acme Aircraft Company - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-f8f-2 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 (9) - [N14WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14WB): [Spitfire Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITFIRE%20VENTURES%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1949, S/N 122619 - [N1DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1DF): [Comanche Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1948, S/N 121748 - [N68RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68RW): [Aircraft Registration Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20REGISTRATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Kematen, built 1947, S/N 1217761 - [N747NF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747NF): [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 988 - [N777L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777L): [Air Legends Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20LEGENDS%20FOUNDATION), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1946, S/N 122629 - [N7825C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7825C): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1948, S/N 122674 - [N800H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800H): [P40 Kittyhawk LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P40%20KITTYHAWK%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1949, S/N 121752 - [N818F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N818F): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1942, S/N 1053 - [N8TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8TF): [Comanche Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1948, S/N 122637 ## 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 ATL81FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA055-202521), Jun 18, 1980: Grumman F8F-2 (N9885C), Commerce, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX76FUJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUJ23), Sep 16, 1975: Grumman F8F-2 (N7701C), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW74DRG78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRG78), Apr 19, 1974: Grumman F8F-2 (N7825C), Riviera, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74FUQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUQ16), Oct 20, 1973: Grumman F8F-2 (N148F), Mojave, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX72FUM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUM03), Jul 18, 1971: Grumman F8F-2 (N5005), San Ysidro, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC71FNA60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FNA60), Jun 5, 1971: Grumman F8F-2 (N7700C), No.Kingstown, RI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI69F0620](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0620), Dec 12, 1968: Grumman F8F-2 (N212KA), Willoughby, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW67A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0024), Aug 13, 1966: Grumman F8F (N7826C), Amarillo, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20200829019042I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200829019042I), Aug 29, 2020: Grumman F8F-2 (N68RW), Wahiawa, HI, Minor damage. N68RW was taxiing into its parking spot when the propeller made contact with a fire bottle. The aircraft then looped around in a wide arc to the right and made… - [Incident 20150522006879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150522006879I), May 22, 2015: Grumman F8F-2 (N68RW), Delavan, WI, Minor damage. While prepairing to land on runway 18 conflicting traffic resulted in a go-around. The gear was retracted and pilot re-entered downwind. Pilot admitts he… - [Accident 19800618022189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800618022189A), Jun 18, 1980: Gruman F8F2ACME (N9885C), Commerce, GA, Destroyed. Lost control in a thunderstorm. Lost a wing. Was advised not to fly in area. Ailerons were out of balance. - [Accident 19750916029989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750916029989A), Sep 16, 1975: Gruman F8F2ACME (N7701C), Flagstaff, AZ, Destroyed. Rtn flt fm air race acft struck embankment 100 ft fm rwy 21 apch end. - [Accident 19740419009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740419009749A), Apr 19, 1974: Gruman F8F2ACME (N7825C), Riviera, TX, Substantial damage. Fuel tnk fnd empty,no evidence of spillage. - [Accident 19731020036419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731020036419A), Oct 20, 1973: Gruman F8F2ACME (N148F), Mojave, CA, Destroyed. Fire from undetermined source drg heat race. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 SA239SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA239SW): Installation of Alcor exhaust gas temperature (EGT) indicator kits. Alcor LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA5925NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5925NM): Installation of oil pressure/temperature instrument. Electronics International - [STC SA5924NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5924NM): Installation of RPM instrument. Electronics International - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA5926NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5926NM): Installation of manifold pressure instrument. Electronics International - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA49GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA49GL): Installation of reinforcement of wing center section lower spar cap. Balz G W - [STC SA4-1447](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1447): Ceconite 101 covering of control surfaces and flaps. Cooper Engineering Corporation --- 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.