# N229WF: 2002 Flowers W Wayne SONEX

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Flowers W Wayne SONEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/flowers-w-wayne-sonex) (registry code 05614DR, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 229
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 9, 2002
- Certificate issued: June 13, 2019
- Expires: June 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A2046A
- Registered owner: [Patchin John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATCHIN%20JOHN%20S)
- Location: [Lawrenceville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lawrenceville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.0100° N, 84.0050° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30043, 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=229WF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229WF

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 (Flowers W Wayne SONEX)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N229WF.

## 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 20021125037419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021125037419I), Nov 25, 2002: Amtr SONEX (N229WF), Vero Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot reported that the experimental-homebuilt Sonex kit airplane experienced engine surging shortly after takeoff from runway 11R on its maiden…

## 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 Flowers W Wayne SONEX aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/flowers-w-wayne-sonex/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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