# N316R: 1993 Sheppard Ron D KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sheppard Ron D KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/sheppard-ron-d-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05623HJ, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1561
- Year built: 1993
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 3, 1993
- Certificate issued: November 21, 2014
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A35E92
- Registered owner: [Kaser Timothy G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KASER%20TIMOTHY%20G)
- Location: [Ammon, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Ammon)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.4391° N, 111.9336° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83406, 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=316R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316R

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 (Sheppard Ron D KITFOX IV)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

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 SEA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA120), Jun 29, 2004: Sheppard Kitfox IV (N316R), Rigby, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20050707012589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050707012589I), Jul 7, 2005: Amtr KITFOXIV (N316R), Idaho Falls, ID, Minor damage. (-23) During landing roll-out, aircraft veered to the right. The pilot (receiving instructions for the purpose of obtaining a tail wheel endorsement) applied…
- [Accident 20040629012569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040629012569A), Jun 29, 2004: Amtr KITFOXIV (N316R), Rigby, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that the attach bolt for the landing gear to the fuselage failed. (In fact, the nut was stripped from the bolt). The aircraft travelled…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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 2005FA0001047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001047), Jul 7, 2005: SHUTTLE VALVE. LOCKED. FULL STOP LANDING, BRAKES LOCKED UP AND AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, DAMAGING THE PROPELLER AND LOWER ENGINE COWLING. MFG HAS ISSUED SL NR 23 RE: SIMILAR OR SAME PROBLE
- [SDR 2001FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000623), Dec 3, 2001: ROLL SERVO. MALFUNCTIONED. OPEREATOR ENCOUTERED RESTRICTED ROLL AUTHORITY. PRIMARY AP SERVO WAS FOUND TO BE CAUSING RESTICTED CAPSTAN MOVEMENT. SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE PARTS AR FLOATING AROUND 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Sheppard Ron D KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sheppard-ron-d-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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