# N46RB: Barton Robert A SONERAI 2L

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Barton Robert A SONERAI 2L](https://openairdocs.org/model/barton-robert-a-sonerai-2l) (registry code 05659AB, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 702
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 1, 1988
- Certificate issued: June 24, 2020
- Expires: June 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A598BB
- Registered owner: [Harrington Jeffrey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRINGTON%20JEFFREY%20L)
- Location: [Rockwell, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Rockwell)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.5145° N, 80.4374° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28138, 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=46RB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46RB

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 (Barton Robert A SONERAI 2L)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

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 ATL92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA117), Jun 6, 1992: Barton, Robert A. Sonerai 2L (N46RB), Williamson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N46RB (THE SONERAI) TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF RUNWAY EDGE MARKINGS AT THIS…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19991015039659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991015039659I), Oct 15, 1999: Amtr SONERAI2L (N46RB), Winder, GA, Minor damage. Mr. Barton was taxing aircraft N46RB an amateur build out from the t hangers, and as he approached taxiway d he struck stationary aircraft n 34AQ Beech…
- [Accident 19920606018361A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920606018361A), Jun 6, 1992: Amtrmo SONERAI2 (N46RB), Williamson, GA, Substantial damage. Veered off center of sode strip on takeoff roll and struck N6810K that was back taxiing on runway edge for takeoff.
- [Incident 19880507028659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507028659I), May 7, 1988: Amtrmo SONERAI2 (N46RB), Jefferson, GA, Minor damage. Ran off end of runway while practicing short field landings. Flipped over on its back.

## 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 Barton Robert A SONERAI 2L aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/barton-robert-a-sonerai-2l/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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