# N562SF: Sauers Donald D KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sauers Donald D KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/sauers-donald-d-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05620DL, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1562
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 10, 1996
- Certificate issued: September 10, 2022
- Expires: September 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A72FEE
- Registered owner: [Sauers Donald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUERS%20DONALD%20D)
- Location: [Winfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Winfield)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.8777° N, 76.9213° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 17889, 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=562SF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N562SF

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 (Sauers Donald D KITFOX IV)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N562SF.

## 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 20110618012769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110618012769I), Jun 18, 2011: Sauers Donald D KITFOX IV (N562SF), Winfield, PA, Minor damage. The experimental aircraft experienced an in flight engine failure while on approach. An emergency landing was made in a farm field. The aircraft propeller,…

## 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 2011FA0000440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000440), Jul 6, 2011: ROTOR. MELTED. AN IN FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR CONTACT (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE) BECOMING LOOSE AND COMING OFF IN FLIGHT. THE ACFT RECEIVED A CONDITI

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Sauers Donald D KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sauers-donald-d-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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