# N155SW: 2008 Ruhnke Michael L TAILWIND W-10

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ruhnke Michael L TAILWIND W-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/ruhnke-michael-l-tailwind-w-10) (registry code 056258O, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 1137
- Year built: 2008
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 25, 2008
- Certificate issued: January 10, 2017
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A0DE67
- Registered owner: [Siegler Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEGLER%20THOMAS%20M)
- Location: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.6922° N, 97.3375° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Wichita, KS, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=155SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155SW

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 (Ruhnke Michael L TAILWIND W-10)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N155SW.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20080814842139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080814842139I), Aug 14, 2008: Amtr TAILWINDW10 (N155SW), Newport News, VA, No damage. (-23) Owner/pilot stated he was climbing while orbiting during phase one flight testing when the aircraft engine seized. The pilot did not attempt to restart…

## Service difficulty reports (3)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR 155SW112206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/155SW112206), Nov 22, 2006: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF FROM ST MARY'S COUNTY, MD (2W6) EN ROUTE TO CLARKSBURG, WV (KCKB), THE PILOT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT
- [SDR 155SW111506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/155SW111506), Nov 15, 2006: PUMP. LEAKING. APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES INTO A FLIGHT FROM CLARKSBURG, WV (KCKB) TO ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD (2W6), OIL WAS OBSERVED ON THE RIGHT ENGINE NACELLE STARTING AT THE V
- [SDR Y9A2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y9A2006F00000), Nov 25, 2005: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. LT MAIN GEAR BELLCRANK ASSY CRACKED AND FAILED WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP. LT MAIN GEAR RETURNED TO DOWN AND LOCK. BELLCRANK TUBE BROKE AND TWISTED AS IT FAILED. CRA

## Related

- Other Ruhnke Michael L TAILWIND W-10 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ruhnke-michael-l-tailwind-w-10/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Ruhnke Michael L TAILWIND W-10: https://openairdocs.org/model/ruhnke-michael-l-tailwind-w-10/stcs.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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