# N455JS: 1984 Shaffer John Thomas KR-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Shaffer John Thomas KR-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/shaffer-john-thomas-kr-2) (registry code 05648RE, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 8009
- Year built: 1984
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 27, 1985
- Certificate issued: July 3, 1984
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A58588
- Registered owner: [Shaffer John Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAFFER%20JOHN%20THOMAS)
- Location: [Fremont, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fremont)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.3579° N, 83.1102° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 43420, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=455JS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N455JS

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 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 (Shaffer John Thomas KR-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (3)

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

- [NTSB ERA26LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA347), Sep 20, 2026: Shaffer John Thomas KR-2 (N455JS), Westminster, OH, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CHI08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA088), Feb 24, 2008: Shaffer KR-2 (N455JS), Fremont, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA094), Mar 15, 1986: Shaffer KR-2 (N455JS), Mobile, AL, substantial damage

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20080224835449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080224835449A), Feb 24, 2008: Amtr KR2 (N455JS), Fremont, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that engine lost power at gear retraction after takeoff on runway 27 at 14G. Pilot then tried to restart engine with unsatisfactory results.…
- [Accident 19860315044269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860315044269A), Mar 15, 1986: Amtr KR2 (N455JS), Mobile, AL, Substantial damage. Canopy came open at cruise. Entered a flat spin while trying to hold the canopy. Struck trees and ground.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Shaffer John Thomas KR-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/shaffer-john-thomas-kr-2/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Shaffer John Thomas KR-2: https://openairdocs.org/model/shaffer-john-thomas-kr-2/stcs.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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