Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
FRANKLIN A
Fixed Wing Single Engine · UNIVERSAL VELIE M5
Registered
1
Year Range
1930–1930
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
38
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered FRANKLIN A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- PA 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1930s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving FRANKLIN A aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match FRANKLIN A in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to FRANKLIN A
38 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 13 more in the Federal Register.
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Mar 3, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of the loss of the horizontal stabilizer during flight. This AD requires initially inspecting the removed horizontal stabilizer, i…
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Sep 10, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report that certain manufacturer maintenance instructions for swashplate assembly installation specified incorrect torque values for certain swashplate…
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Aug 18, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination that fatigue cracks may develop at the root section of certain tail rotor blades (TRBs). This AD requires inspecting those TRBs and, depending on the re…
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Mar 12, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Models Navion (L-17A), Navion A (L-17B), (L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G, and Navion H Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. (formerly Navion Aircraft LLC) Models Navion (L-17A), Navion A (L-17B), (L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G, and Navion H airplanes. This AD requires you to do a one-time inspection of the entire fuel system and rep…
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Jun 17, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 airplanes, that currently requires, among other actions, replacement of the existing air driven generator (ADG) wire assembly in the right air conditioning compartment with a certain new wire assembl…
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Jun 14, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600- 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection of the shafts of the main landing gear (MLG) side-brace fittings to detect corrosion, and th…
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Jun 14, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3 series airplanes. This proposal would require testing for stiffness of the aft pintle pin bushing of the main landing gear (MLG), and inspecting and measuring the aft pintle pin bushings of the…
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Mar 6, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow S.A. Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C1R -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 Series Reciprocating Engines
This amendment supersedes an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of WSK PZL-Rzeszow S.A. Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C2, -C2A, and 4A- 235 series reciprocating engines. This action requires removing diaphragm type AC4886 fuel pump, AC part number…
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Mar 22, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection to detect cracking or corrosion of the forward attachment bolts of the engine pylon to wing interface, and corrective action, if necessary. I…
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Mar 15, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies of the flight idle stop override mechanism, and corrective action, if necessary. This proposal is prom…
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Nov 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling Kits
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-23-01, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft and engines equipped with certain Parker Hannifin Airborne dry air pumps, conversion kits, and coupling kits, utilizing part number (…
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Jun 9, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 200) Airplanes
This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 200) airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the shock strut end caps and attachment pins of the main landing…
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Feb 3, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100) Series Airplanes
This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100) series airplanes. That AD currently requires revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to advise the flight crew of the need to perform daily checks to ve…
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Nov 22, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks of the upper drag strut trunnion fittings of the nose landing gear (NLG) and to verify tightness of the fitti…
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Nov 4, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, A-1, B, and C, and TH-55A Helicopters
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, A-1, B, and C, and TH-55A helicopters, with a certain main rotor transmission ring gear (ring gear) installed. This proposal would require inspections of the ring gear teeth for pi…
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Sep 9, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland, Inc., Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes
This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 series airplanes. That proposal would have superseded a previously- issued AD that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks of the upper drag strut trunnion fittings of the nose…
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Jan 19, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8- 300 Series Airplanes
This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain De Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 series airplanes, that currently requires a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to advise flight crew members that certain cockpit indications may reveal faulty anti-collision stro…
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Jan 4, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Lighting Corporation Power Units and Power Supplies
This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospace Lighting Corporation (ALC) lamp connectors and fluorescent lamps, that currently requires an inspection, and adjustment or replacement of improperly installed, damaged, or improperly configured lamp conn…
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Nov 29, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; Canadair Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100) Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Canadair Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes, that currently requires a revision to the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to restrict altitude and airspeed operations of the airplane under certain conditions of hydraulic s…
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Nov 23, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland DHC-6 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-26-05 and AD 86-15-08, which currently require repetitively inspecting the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings for cracks or looseness on certain de Havilland DHC-6 series airplanes, and, if a cracked or loose part is found, modifying the horizo…
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Oct 31, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland DHC-6 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-18-03, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the tailplane outboard hinge assembly for cracks on certain de Havilland DHC-6 series airplanes, and replacing any cracked part. The Federal Aviation Administration's policy on aging commuter-cla…
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Oct 19, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; Canadair Model CL-600-1A11, -2A12, and -2B16 Series Airplanes
This document revises an earlier supplemental proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Canadair Model CL- 600-1A11, -2A12, and -2B16 series airplanes, that would have required a functional check of the idle stop function of the engine throttle quadrant; repair or replacement, if necessary; and even…
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Oct 13, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, that requires modification of the potentiometer lever stops on the nose wheel steering. This amendment is prompted by a report that the potentiometer stops installed currently on these airplan…
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Oct 11, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; Canadair Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100) Series Airplanes
This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Canadair Model CL- 600-2B19 series airplanes, that currently requires a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to restrict altitude and airspeed operations of the airplane under certain conditions of hydraul…
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Sep 21, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain de Havilland Model DHC-8- 100 and -300 series airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection to verify the integrity of the shield grounds for the cable harness of the electronic engine control (EEC), and corr…
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for FRANKLIN A
25 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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03/11/2026
STC SE04651CH
To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/27/2025
STC SE2932SW
Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclus…
Alcor LLC
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09/22/2022
STC SE01966WI (1 OF 2)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/01/2022
STC SE01966WI (1 OF 2)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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10/28/2021
STC SE01966WI
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/20/2017
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/20/2017
STC SA01282NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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06/04/2015
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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10/31/2012
STC SA01282NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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10/19/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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09/14/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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08/28/2011
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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02/01/2010
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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09/18/2009
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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05/15/2009
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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05/23/2008
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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05/15/2007
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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05/27/2003
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc.
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05/27/2003
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/30/2002
STC SE2932SW
Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclus…
Alcor Aviation, Inc
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09/30/2002
STC SE2932SW
Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclus…
Alcor Aviation, Inc
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01/08/1999
STC SE1-201
Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D))
MidContinent Instru Co Inc
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10/06/1992
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber, Inc
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for FRANKLIN A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N10147 | PA | 1930 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
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