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Taylorcraft F-21A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8850907

Manufacturer (registry)
TAYLORCRAFT CORP
Model
F-21A
Registry code
8850907
Registered
4 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A9
Holder
Taylorcraft 2000 LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1982Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1987In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 4

N2006CPankratz David · Frazer, MTBuilt 1982 · S/N F-1501N2006LSutton Aircraft Salvage LLC · Palmer, AKBuilt 1982 · S/N F-1500N2006SSchimenek Richard J · Cloquet, MNS/N F-1502N4417AMiller Edward L · Santa Rosa, CABuilt 1984 · S/N F-1506
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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CHI87DER12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft F21A · Int'L Falls, MNWhile on initial climb the aircraft encountered downdrafts and was unable to climb over high terrain and trees. When it became obvious to the pilot that he was not going to be able to climb over these obstacles, he closed the throttle and attempted to turn…Jul 10, 1987 · N2006L · Substantial damage
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8850907')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20190922013459ITaylorcraft F-21A · Palmer, AKAirman described taxiing with a tailwind (gusting occasionally), preparing to turn 180 degrees for takeoff. Gusts increased, lifting the tail from behind. He described that he was too late to respond with controls/ground control input (elevator, etc).…Sep 22, 2019 · N2006L · Minor damageIncident 20180915013582ITaylorcraft F-21A · Chugiak, AKAfter landing, during taxi to parking, the pilot in command (PIC) was distracted by a pedistrian and made contact with another airplane parked in tiedown, causing minor damage.Sep 15, 2018 · N2006L · Minor damageIncident 20081230853409ITcraft F21A · Whitebird, IDOn December 30, 2008 at 1545 hours PST N2006S a 1983 Taylorcraft F-21A received minor damage as a result of landing in the salmon river near Whitebird, Idaho. The commercial pilot received minor injuries as a result of the incident, but was forced into an…Dec 30, 2008 · N2006S · Minor damageIncident 19900928048299ITcrafk F21 · Washington, PAVan and aircraft collided while taxiing to hangar. Right wing tip hit van as they passed.Sep 28, 1990 · N2006W · Minor damageIncident 19870714051319ITcrafk F21 · New Orleans, LAThe engine lost power and the aircraft hit bushes on landing. No malfunction found. Suspect misuse of carb heat.Jul 14, 1987 · N2006W · Minor damageAccident 19870710070319ATcrafk F21 · Intl Falls, MNHit a strong down draft taking off in a float plane. Unable to climb. Crashed into trees on edge of lake.Jul 10, 1987 · N2006L · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 58

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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PMA parts · 213

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.

S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 202673-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026066-001RivetGame Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('1A9')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['F21A'])) > 0
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