# Perth Amboy BIRD CK

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6840132
- Manufacturer (registry): PERTH AMBOY
- Model: BIRD CK
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 84 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 388](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20388) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Perth-Amboy Title Company
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/perth-amboy-bird-ck

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 (4)

- [N726N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N726N): [Golden Age Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20AGE%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Bethel, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bethel), built 1931, S/N 4037
- [N769Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N769Y): [Cst Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CST%20AIR%20LLC), [Walworth, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Walworth), built 1930, S/N 2058-33
- [N914V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N914V): [Newhouse Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWHOUSE%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Fredericksburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fredericksburg), built 1931, S/N 4004
- [N980M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N980M): [Nc980m LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NC980M%20LLC), [Hampton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hampton), built 1931, S/N CK4035

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ERA11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA351), Jun 17, 2011: Perth Amboy Bird CK (N914V), New Castle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA150), May 28, 2001: Perth Amboy Bird CK (N726N), Casco Twp., MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC73DCD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCD29), Sep 3, 1972: Perth-Amboy CK (N914V), Ottumwa, IA, substantial damage

## 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.

- [Accident 20110617019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110617019339A), Jun 17, 2011: Perth Amboy BIRD CK (N914V), New Castle, PA, Substantial damage. The PIC was enroute to an aviation event in princton, NJ. Flight departed dekalb, in (dkb) direct to princton, NJ (K39N) with a fuel stop in kucp New Castle…
- [Accident 20010528015629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010528015629A), May 28, 2001: Perth BIRDCK (N726N), Richmond, MI, Substantial damage. (.19) On may 28, 2001, at 1640 eastern daylight time, a Perth amboy, bird ck, N726N, piloted by an airline transport pilot, was substantially damaged during a…
- [Incident 19860806060949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860806060949I), Aug 6, 1986: Perth BIRDCK (N769Y), Green Springs, OH, Substantial damage. Aircraft struck parked car during test high speed taxi run.
- [Incident 19840701046119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840701046119I), Jul 1, 1984: Perth BIRDCK (N914V), Lilylake, IL, Minor damage. Made a rolling turn takeoff run. Lost control and nosed over off the runway. Steerable tail wheel lock had failed.
- [Accident 19770530016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770530016619A), May 30, 1977: Perth BIRDCK (N769Y), Mansfield Oh, OH, Substantial damage

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2002FA0000959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000959), Jul 28, 2002: SELECTOR VALVE. FAILED. DURING TAKE OFF, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT ALTITUDE OF 200 TO 300 FEET. ATTEMPTED TURN AROUND AND LAND WITHOUT SUCCESS. PILOT STATED THAT FUEL SELE

## 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168874017920260806152331.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139068980420260806152424.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1C1EF6CEE5DC2EE862585990051C803.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jun 7, 2020

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