# Porterfield LP-65

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6480124
- Manufacturer (registry): PORTERFIELD
- Model: LP-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: 27
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-lp-65

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 (27)

- [N25563](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25563): [Brown David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20DAVID%20L), [Hicksville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hicksville), built 1940, S/N 671
- [N25585](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25585): [Morsch William J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORSCH%20WILLIAM%20J%20JR), [Hempstead, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hempstead), built 1940, S/N 685, Registration revoked
- [N25586](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25586): [Christensen Grant Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20GRANT%20ERIC), [Santa Maria, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Maria), S/N 686
- [N27206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27206): [Bergeson John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERGESON%20JOHN%20S), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1940, S/N 703
- [N27222](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27222): [Pearlman Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARLMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1940, S/N 719
- [N27242](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27242): [Peck Glenn E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PECK%20GLENN%20E%20JR), [Maryland Heights, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Maryland%20Heights), built 1940, S/N 731
- [N27249](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27249): [Shayne Suzanne L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAYNE%20SUZANNE%20L), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 1940, S/N 738
- [N27279](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27279): [Wright Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20MICHAEL%20J), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 1940, S/N 760
- [N27281](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27281): [Detwiler Christine E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETWILER%20CHRISTINE%20E), [Urbana, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Urbana), built 1940, S/N 762
- [N27284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27284): [Stanistreet Joseph Barry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANISTREET%20JOSEPH%20BARRY), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 765
- [N27288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27288): [Bchr Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BCHR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), S/N 769
- [N27289](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27289): [Meyer Theodore J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20THEODORE%20J), [Conway Springs, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Conway%20Springs), S/N 770
- [N32320](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32320): [Boelman Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOELMAN%20SCOTT), [Whittier, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Whittier), built 1940, S/N 778
- [N32328](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32328): [Air Nostalgia Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20NOSTALGIA%20LTD), [Mooresville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mooresville), built 1940, S/N 786
- [N32333](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32333): [University Of Central Missouri](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNIVERSITY%20OF%20CENTRAL%20MISSOURI), [Warrensburg, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Warrensburg), built 1940, S/N 791
- [N32347](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32347): [Chambers Keith E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERS%20KEITH%20E), [Wooster, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wooster), built 1940, S/N 801
- [N32362](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32362): [Haines Matthew H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAINES%20MATTHEW%20H), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1940, S/N 816
- [N32366](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32366): [Neff T J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEFF%20T%20J), [Novato, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Novato), S/N 820
- [N32372](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32372): [Polestar Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLESTAR%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1940, S/N 826
- [N32412](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32412): [Reichard David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REICHARD%20DAVID%20G), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 1940, S/N 842
- [N32417](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32417): [Smokovitz Aaron J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMOKOVITZ%20AARON%20J), [Midland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Midland), S/N 847
- [N34819](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34819): [Giles Forrest D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILES%20FORREST%20D), [Springtown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Springtown), built 1941, S/N 921
- [N37717](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37717): [Inman Farms](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INMAN%20FARMS), [Havre, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Havre), built 1941, S/N 946
- [N37767](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37767): [Talley Miriam S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALLEY%20MIRIAM%20S), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1941, S/N 976
- [N37853](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37853): [Stack Edward Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STACK%20EDWARD%20JR), [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville), built 1941, S/N 1000
- [N37856](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37856): [Siemens Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEMENS%20DANIEL%20D), [Ben Wheeler, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ben%20Wheeler), built 1941, S/N 1003
- [N37869](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37869): [Hayden Jr Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYDEN%20JR%20ROBERT%20E), [Anaheim, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Anaheim), built 1941, S/N 1016

## NTSB investigations (7)

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 FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272), Sep 30, 2000: Porterfield LP65 (N25563), Corsicana, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA77DYA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA17), Apr 27, 1977: Porterfield LP65 (N27206), American Falls, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ24), Apr 4, 1977: Porterfield LP-65 (N25579), San Fernando, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0513), Dec 17, 1967: Porterfield LP-65 (N37853), Taylor Ridge, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0243), Dec 3, 1967: Porterfield LP-65 (N27242), Riverside, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0335), Jun 3, 1967: Porterfield LP-65 (N34706), Lombard, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0291), Feb 5, 1967: Porterfield LP-65 (N41658), Aqua Dulce, CA, substantial damage

## 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.

- [Accident 20000930014549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000930014549A), Sep 30, 2000: N25563, Corsicana, TX, No damage. (-23) The pilot on a VFR flight from frankston, Texas to saginaw, TX. At 1615 CDT landed in a field about 1.3 miles from the Corsicana, Texas municipal airport…
- [Incident 19970323007839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970323007839I), Mar 23, 1997: Norwst LP65PORTFLD (N32333), Lexington, MO, Minor damage. Narrative: on 03/23/97 at approximately 1120 CST, kyle l. coons, certificate number 490028708, was the pilot in command of a porterfield LP-65, N32333. During…
- [Incident 19890916061329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890916061329I), Sep 16, 1989: Norwst LP65PORTFLD (N32362), Piseco, NY, Minor damage. Hard braking during taxiing resulted in aircraft flipping over.
- [Incident 19860522035859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860522035859I), May 22, 1986: Norwst LP65PORTFLD (N37733), Hastings, FL, Minor damage. Encountered a downdraft at low altitude and struck a powerline. Damage to the wooden propeller.
- [Accident 19770424009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770424009739A), Apr 24, 1977: Norwst LP65PORTFLD (N27206), American Falls, ID, Substantial damage. Acft struck farm machinery
- [Accident 19770404006459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770404006459A), Apr 4, 1977: Norwst 75CPORTFLD (N25579), San Fernando, CA, Substantial damage. Not endorsed for solo in type acft. Carb heat on hot.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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 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 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 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
- [STC SA4-1564](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1564): Ceconite 101 covering of fuselage and vertical fin. Cooper Engineering Corporation

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Pulford Linda C LP65](https://openairdocs.org/model/pulford-linda-c-lp65): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625RS

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