# Porterfield CP-55 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6480116 - Manufacturer (registry): PORTERFIELD - Model: CP-55 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 76 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-720](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-720) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Bradley Rankin - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-cp-55 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. - [AD 2019-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-17-07): Oxygen · Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Oct 17, 2019 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N25543](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25543): [Harvey John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVEY%20JOHN%20D), [Brawley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Brawley), built 1940, S/N 664, Registration revoked - [N32340](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32340): [Light Aircraft Services Lc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHT%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICES%20LC), [Joplin, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Joplin), S/N 798 ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 CHI89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA086), May 11, 1989: Porterfield CP-55 (N32340), Tecumseh, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OPERATINS, WHICH FAILED TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN THE SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. THE… ## 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. - [Accident 19890511011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890511011559A), May 11, 1989: Norwst CP55PORTFLD (N32340), Tecumseh, MI, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route. Landed in a plowed field and nosed over. Fuel system had water contamination. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (19) 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 SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA848GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA848GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, STC SE634GL approved. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA1264GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1264GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device. Davis Ray G - [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc - [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Columbia CP-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-cp-55): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 6480117 --- 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.