# N5304J: 1985 Plyler Steven W KR-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Plyler Steven W KR-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/plyler-steven-w-kr-2) (registry code 05648RN, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 5240
- Year built: 1985
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 28, 1985
- Certificate issued: December 11, 2002
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6B35A
- Registered owner: [Plyler Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLYLER%20STEVEN)
- Location: [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.2568° N, 121.9228° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95124, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5304J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5304J

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 (Plyler Steven W KR-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N5304J.

## 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 20070617012849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070617012849I), Jun 17, 2007: Amtr KR2 (N5304J), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On June 17, 2007 the pilot of N5304J, a KR-2 homebuilt aircraft was landing at Reid-Hillview airport when the landing gear collapsed. In a statement from…
- [Incident 20040315008589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040315008589I), Mar 15, 2004: Amtr KR2 (N5304J), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. (-23) After an uneventful landing, pilot rolled out to the end of runway 31R, turned premature of the runway into a taxiway sign.

## 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 Plyler Steven W KR-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/plyler-steven-w-kr-2/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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