Culver LFA
38 Culver LFA aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1940–1942. Most are registered in OH, CA and WA.
- Registered today
- 38
- Years built
- 1940–1942
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Culver LFA airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Culver LFA
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Culver LFA airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Culver LFA aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 12, 2014Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Limington, MEN41716
- Jan 2, 2006Substantial damage · minor injuries · Alamogordo, NMN37814
- Sep 26, 2000Destroyed · serious injuries · Ione, CAN37820
- Sep 11, 1993Substantial damage · serious injuries · Sonoma, CAN41729
- Oct 13, 1988Destroyed · fatal injuries · Dumas, AR
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Culver LFA airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- brake assy1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1940 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 24 | |
| 1942 | 5 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Culver LFA airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Culver LFA airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Culver LFA airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 108 mph
LFA aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N20949 | 1940 | Hollister, MO | Mar 16, 2015 |
| N34783 | 1941 | Fairfield, OH | Jan 29, 2024 |
| N34788 | 1941 | Cameron Park, CA | Oct 28, 2014 |
| N34797 | 1941 | Drums, PA | Aug 15, 2025 |
| N34856 | 1941 | Federalsburg, MD | Dec 12, 2024 |
| N34864 | 1941 | Urbana, OH | Jan 11, 2018 |
| N34874 | — | Lake Placid, FL | Jun 21, 2011 |
| N34875 | 1941 | Wapato, WA | Jan 12, 2024 |
| N34879 | — | Marblehead, OH | Sep 9, 2013 |
| N34882 | 1941 | Belle Valley, OH | Dec 16, 2013 |
| N34883 | 1941 | Winnebago, IL | Apr 10, 2019 |
| N34890 | 1941 | Cle Elum, WA | Mar 24, 2022 |
| N34895 | 1941 | Skiatook, OK | Nov 2, 2009 |
| N37803 | 1941 | Hedgesville, WV | Feb 12, 2019 |
| N37804 | 1941 | Claremore, OK | Jan 20, 1993 |
| N37814 | 1941 | Wapato, WA | Jan 23, 2024 |
| N37819 | 1941 | Brookshire, TX | Mar 11, 2020 |
| N37822 | 1941 | Spruce Pine, NC | May 15, 2013 |
| N37823 | 1941 | Barrigada, GU | May 25, 2021 |
| N37828 | — | Mayville, NY | Jan 13, 2023 |
| N37832 | 1941 | West Jefferson, NC | Nov 8, 2012 |
| N37833 | 1941 | Lake Placid, FL | Jun 21, 2011 |
| N37841 | 1941 | Conway, AR | Oct 29, 2024 |
| N41601 | — | Columbus, GA | May 4, 2018 |
| N41607 | 1941 | Cameron Park, CA | Oct 28, 2014 |