# N615RJ: 2006 Thompson J R/Thompson M R RV-6

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Thompson J R/Thompson M R RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/thompson-j-r-thompson-m-r-rv-6) (registry code 056106T, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 21603
- Year built: 2006
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 27, 2006
- Certificate issued: August 1, 2005
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A802D1
- Registered owners: [Thompson James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20JAMES%20R), [Thompson M Roxanne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20M%20ROXANNE)
- Location: [Spanaway, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spanaway)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 47.0609° N, 122.3889° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98387, 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=615RJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N615RJ

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 (Thompson J R/Thompson M R RV-6)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

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 WPR20LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA014), Oct 23, 2019: Vans RV 6 (N615RJ), Spanaway, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.

## 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.

- [Accident 20191023015759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191023015759A), Oct 23, 2019: Thompson J R/Thompson M R RV-6 (N615RJ), Spanaway, WA, Substantial damage. Taxi, run up and initial take off roll was normal and pilot aborted 1/2 down runway because engine sputtered. Subsequent run up and take off roll was normal…

## 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 Thompson J R/Thompson M R RV-6 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/thompson-j-r-thompson-m-r-rv-6/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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