# Pirtle JOHNSON ROCKET 185

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7140107
- Manufacturer (registry): PIRTLE
- Model: JOHNSON ROCKET 185
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 127 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 776](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20776) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Pirtle J. C.
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pirtle-johnson-rocket-185

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)

- [N90200](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90200): [Ferretti James L III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRETTI%20JAMES%20L%20III), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1946, S/N 7

## 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 20210408005859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210408005859I), Apr 8, 2021: Pirtle JOHNSON ROCKET 185 (N90200), Port Orange, FL, Minor damage. Pilot stated he made a normal approach to land on runway 23 at 7FL6. He extended the landing gear and observed 3 green lights. Just prior to landing he noticed…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA4506NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4506NM): Limited to installation on serial number 11 ONLY. Use of unleaded and leaded automobile gasoline. Fairbairn Orval R

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