# Porterfield FP-65 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 6480122, 6480101 - Manufacturer (registry): PORTERFIELD - Model: FP-65 - 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: 7 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-fp-65 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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 (7) - [N32433](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32433): [Stewart Thomas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20THOMAS%20D), [Cashmere, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Cashmere), built 1941, S/N 863 - [N34724](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34724): [Hayden Robert E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYDEN%20ROBERT%20E%20JR), [Anaheim, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Anaheim), built 1941, S/N 890 - [N34746](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34746): [Martin Edward I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20EDWARD%20I), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), S/N 899 - [N37764](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37764): [Porter Rex A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20REX%20A), [Dennison, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Dennison), built 1941, S/N 973 - [N37850](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37850): [Baca Gary Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACA%20GARY%20PAUL), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), built 1941, S/N 997 - [N41655](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41655): [Pearlman Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARLMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1941, S/N 1035 - [N41VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41VT): [Gelston Andy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GELSTON%20ANDY), [Grantham, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Grantham), built 1941, S/N 875 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 CHI05LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA250), Sep 1, 2005: Porterfield FP-65 (N37855), Sedalia, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the inadvertent stall/spin resulting in an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA013), Oct 16, 1990: Porterfield Porterfield FP65 (N37859), Moravia, NY, destroyed. Probable cause: POWER LOSS AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO A PARTIALLY CLOGGED FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE GASCOLATOR. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN UNDER THE AIRPLANE WHEN POWER LOSS OCCURRED. ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20050831020489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050831020489A), Aug 31, 2005: Norwst FP65PORTFLD (N37855), Smithton, MO, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Non-certificated pilot entered a spin just after takeoff, struck the ground in vertical attitude, and sustained fatal injuries. - [Accident 20000807009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000807009239A), Aug 7, 2000: N41VT, New Brunswick, NJ, No damage. (-23) At 1700E time a FP65 made a forced landing in an area under development on henderson rd between route 1 and 27, middlesex county, twon of New Brunswick.… - [Accident 19901016046229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901016046229A), Oct 16, 1990: Norwst FP65PORTFLD (N37859), Moravia, NY, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. Crashed into trees. Fuel line from gasculator was plugged. Allowed engine idle only. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (17) 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 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 SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter 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 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 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 SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc - [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 FP-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-fp-65): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 6480128 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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