# N283SX: Bumpous Glenn T SONERAI-I

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bumpous Glenn T SONERAI-I](https://openairdocs.org/model/bumpous-glenn-t-sonerai-i) (registry code 05659K9, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 283
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 11, 1982
- Certificate issued: January 2, 2020
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A2DAC6
- Registered owner: [Burley Joseph D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURLEY%20JOSEPH%20D)
- Location: [Fayetteville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fayetteville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.4885° N, 84.4855° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30214, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=283SX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N283SX

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 (Bumpous Glenn T SONERAI-I)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N283SX.

## 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 19960515013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960515013519I), May 15, 1996: Amtrmo SONERAI (N283SX), Aurora, MO, Minor damage. Narrative: on 05/15/96 at approximately 0030Z time, experimental amateur-built aircraft N283SX took off on runway 18 at 2H2. During takeoff, pilot experienced…

## 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 96ZZZX3081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3081), May 15, 1996: CARBURETOR. BLOCKED VENT. DURING TAKEOFF ENGINE HAD POWER LOSS. FUEL STARVATION DUE TO BLOCKED VENT SUSPECTED. SPARK PLUGS CONFIRM EXCESSIVE LEAN MIXTURE CAUSED POWER LOSS.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Bumpous Glenn T SONERAI-I aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bumpous-glenn-t-sonerai-i/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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