# N1169G: 2000 Sorensen Gary E LANCAIR ES

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sorensen Gary E LANCAIR ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/sorensen-gary-e-lancair-es) (registry code 05602TJ, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: ES-063-FB
- Year built: 2000
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 1, 2000
- Certificate issued: August 2, 2016
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A04617
- Registered owner: [Performance Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFORMANCE%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 26.5136° N, 81.9735° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33908, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1169G
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1169G

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Sorensen Gary E LANCAIR ES)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N1169G.

## 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.

- [Incident 20050425007359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050425007359I), Apr 25, 2005: Amtr LANCAIRES (N1169G), Minden, NV, Minor damage. (-23) The engine mount is the structure to which the nose gear strut attaches. The nose gear strut has an internal shimmy dampening system. During landing, the…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2005FA0000812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000812), Jun 7, 2005: LANDING GEAR. VIBRATES. SEVERE NOSE GEAR SHIMMY DURING LANDING. NOSE GEAR STRUT SERVICED WITH MIL-H-5606, REQUIRED 30-WT FORK OIL. NEXT FLT A SEVERE SHIMMY AGAIN. INSP REVEALED ENG MOU

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Sorensen Gary E LANCAIR ES aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sorensen-gary-e-lancair-es/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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