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Airframe Details for F-16 #79-0338

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Aircraft: 79-0338
LM Aero T/V 61-123
Plant General Dynamics
Local C/N
Delivered USAF 79338
F-16A Block 10
Current USAF 79338
F-16A Block 10
Status [w/o]

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Aircraft History

Date Status Local S/N Airforce/Unit Version Name Info
13 Nov 1980 [act] 79338 F-16A Block 10
18 Nov 1980 [act] 79338 USAF 57 FWW 'WA' F-16A Block 10
Oct 1982 [act] 79338 USAF 72 TFTS 'MC' F-16A Block 10
09 Sep 1988 [msh] 79338 USAF 72 TFTS 'MC' F-16A Block 10
Crashed off the coast of Sarasota, Florida into the Gulf of Mexico. The aircraft was recovered by the Navy and was stored in Hanger 5 for a few years being pretty much intact. The corrosion (caused by the salt water) was terrible. May have been marked 72nd TFTS at the time.
09 Sep 1988 [w/o] 79338 USAF 72 TFTS 'MC' F-16A Block 10

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Abbreviations and symbols:
[act] Active [i/a] Instructional Airframe [sto] Stored (e.g. at AMARG)
[cld] Cancelled Order [msh] Involved in Mishap [w/o] Write-off
[con] Converted [o/o] On Order
[des] Destroyed (drone) [pre] Preserved (museum, gateguard) T/V LM Aero Type/Version (Construction) number
[emb] Embargoed [scr] Scrapped Photo Available
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Jul 26, 2022 - 06:21 AM
79-0338 service at Edwards AFB 1983

79-0338 was flown to Edwards F-16 CTF by an Edwards test pilot for troubleshooting of an engine surge issue McDill couldn't solve. Failed pitot static leak check during acceptance inspection. Leaking VVI instrument effecting static pressure sensing. Replaced VVI, Replace dozens and dozens of corroded fasteners from sea air at McDill. Jet became reliable chase and pilot flight hours bird at Edwards for months before McDill finally wanted it back.





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