# N161AR: 2018 John H Robinson ZENITH 750 CRUZER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [John H Robinson ZENITH 750 CRUZER](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-h-robinson-zenith-750-cruzer) (registry code 05637U6, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Viking 130](https://openairdocs.org/engine/viking-130) (registry code 63998)
- Serial number: C75-10543
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Zenith Aircraft Co CH 750 CRUZER
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 19, 2019
- Certificate issued: July 27, 2022
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A0F575
- Registered owner: [Billington Ralph D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLINGTON%20RALPH%20D)
- Location: [Chuckey, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chuckey)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.1999° N, 82.6635° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 37641, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=161AR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161AR

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 (John H Robinson ZENITH 750 CRUZER)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Viking 130)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA21LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA360), Sep 14, 2021: Zenith 750 Cruzer (N161AR), New Smyrna, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the flight control system, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

## 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.

- [Accident 20210914015749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210914015749A), Sep 14, 2021: John H Robinson ZENITH 750 CRUZER (N161AR), Edgewater, FL, Substantial damage. At approximately 0910 the pilot and friend departed Massey Ranch Airpark (X50) to complete a purchase test flight on the zenith 750 experimental amateur-built…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other John H Robinson ZENITH 750 CRUZER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/john-h-robinson-zenith-750-cruzer/aircraft.md
- The Viking 130 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/viking-130.md

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