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N181A

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2003 Buchmann Oscar A VANS RV-6A · Lycoming O-360-A1A

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Registered owner
Hightower Andrew
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
60280
Year built
2003
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date
November 4, 2003
Certificate issued
August 14, 2018
Expires
August 31, 2028
Mode S code
A14463
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6A
Buchmann Oscar A VANS RV-6AAirframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 1 registeredTCDS E-286Engine · Lycoming O-360-A1A

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 31

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1963In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Advisory, not mandatory.

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB NE-08-32Propeller Governor Set ScrewIssued Jul 3, 2008

NTSB investigations · 1

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

NTSB NYC04LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhiladelphia, PAThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.Aug 17, 2004 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20090717019629ITaxi · Sioux Falls, SD[privacy data omitted], The PIC of N181A, landed on rwy. 03 in fsd and proceeded to the taxiway where he lost control of the aircraft and hit a taxiway sign. [privacy data omitted] Believed that it was combination of the wind and possible mechanical problem…Jul 17, 2009 · Minor damageAccident 20040817022142AGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Philadelphia, PA(-23) According to FAA tower tape and statements, N181A (RV-6A) was cleared to follow N6816J (PA28-151) in a non-movement area. N181A propeller struck the left wing tip area of N6816J. Additional damage was sustained to left aileron trailing edge and the…Aug 17, 2004 · Substantial damage
Reports on N181A not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N181A, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Incident 19960103003009ICessna 310R · Windsor Locks, CTNarrative: on January 03, 1996, aircraft N181A, a Cessna 310R, serial number 310R0014 operated by smithkline beecham, damaged the blade tips on both propellers upon landing on runway 6 at bdl. The pilot richard c. hay was not injured. On January 03, 1996, at…Jan 3, 1996 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N181AGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Buchmann Oscar A VANS RV-6A aircraft
Reports on N181A not matched to an aircraft · 2

They name N181A, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

SDR 98ZZZX2036Relay · stuckTEN MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED ELECTRICAL POWER SURGES AND WHILE TRYING TO ISOLATE PROBLEM, LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT START RELAY HAD STUCK AND DESTROYED RIGHT STARTER AND CAUSED BATTERY MASTER RELAY TO FAIL. INSTALLING STARApr 6, 1998 · N181A · Cessna 310R · Engine CrankingSDR 96ZZZX4937Bracket · crackedWHEN PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN, HAD A RIGHT GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT. CYCLING AND CRANKING GEAR DID NOT HELP. LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE SIDE BRACE WAS OVER CENTER, BUT THE DOWNLOCK WAS NOT MADE. THE CAUSE WAS THE INBOARD GEAR DOOR FORWARD HINGE BRACKESep 11, 1996 · N181A · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Doors

STCs that may be installed · 40

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 1

This aircraft carried N181A before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

1971Cessna 310C · S/N 35887Cancelled May 20, 1971 · Exported to Canada · Brookside Memorial Co Inc, East Barre, VT