# N601RT: 2003 Thoma Roy E III ZODIAC CH601HDS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Thoma Roy E III ZODIAC CH601HDS](https://openairdocs.org/model/thoma-roy-e-iii-zodiac-ch601hds) (registry code 056143Z, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax SEE BOMBADIER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier) (registry code 55555)
- Serial number: 63314
- Year built: 2003
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Zenith Acft Co ZODIAC 601 HDS
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 27, 2003
- Certificate issued: March 13, 2018
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A7CC7F
- Registered owner: [Champaign Recreational Pilots Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMPAIGN%20RECREATIONAL%20PILOTS%20INC)
- Location: [Champaign, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Champaign)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.1111° N, 88.2755° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 61821, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=601RT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601RT

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 (Thoma Roy E III ZODIAC CH601HDS)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax SEE BOMBADIER)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N601RT.

## 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 20080727847369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080727847369I), Jul 27, 2008: Amtr CH601HDS (N601RT), Madison, MN, No damage. (-23) While in enroute, [privacy data omitted] noticed a drop in indicated oil pressure and temperature. He stated that he was diverting to the airport in…
- [Incident 20041216031269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041216031269I), Dec 16, 2004: Amtr CH601HDS (N601RT), Portland, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Left hand main landing gear collapsed on landing and the aircraft skidded to a stop on the remaining part of the strut. It was determined the lower…

## 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 2004FA0000931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000931), Dec 16, 2004: STRUT. BROKEN. THE LT MAIN GEAR STRUT FAILED AT THE LOWER WELDMENT WHERE THE STRUT ATTACHES TO THE FORK. THIS DAMAGE HAD PROGRESSED AROUND THE ATTACHMENT IN THE FORM OF A CRAC

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Thoma Roy E III ZODIAC CH601HDS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/thoma-roy-e-iii-zodiac-ch601hds/aircraft.md
- The Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier.md

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