# Viking Flying Boat KITTY HAWK B-8

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9520104
- Manufacturer (registry): VIKING FLYING BOAT CO
- Model: KITTY HAWK B-8
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 392](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20392) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Viking Flying Boat Company
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/viking-flying-boat-kitty-hawk-b-8

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)

- [N975M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N975M): [Coolbaugh Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOLBAUGH%20ROBERT%20J), [New Market, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/New%20Market), built 1931, S/N 28

## 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 NYC75FNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNC02), Jul 13, 1974: Viking B-8 (N975M), Laconia, NH, substantial damage

## 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 19740713022649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740713022649A), Jul 13, 1974: Viking KITTYHAWKB8 (N975M), Laconia, NH, Substantial damage. Acft float equipped had compete power loss. Made emerg ldg on farm,nosed over.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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.

- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157851356720260806152439.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155391529820260806152347.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1C1EF6CEE5DC2EE862585990051C803.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jun 7, 2020

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