# N801SR: 2001 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/progressive-aerodyne-searey) (registry code 05625SM, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1MK283
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 29, 2012
- Certificate issued: January 30, 2017
- Expires: January 31, 2027
- Mode S code: AAE734
- Registered owners: [Hickman James S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKMAN%20JAMES%20S), [Hickman William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKMAN%20WILLIAM%20H)
- Location: [Auburndale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Auburndale)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 28.0872° N, 81.8129° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33823, 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=801SR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N801SR

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 (Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY)

None in force.

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

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 ERA16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA299), Aug 23, 2016: Progressive Aerodyne Searey (N801SR), Sebring, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A disconnected ground wire during initial climb, which degraded the fuel boost pumps’ performance and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

## 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 20160823018199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160823018199A), Aug 23, 2016: Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY (N801SR), Sebring, FL, Minor damage. During take-off, the pilot in command reported that the engine began spitting, sputtering then stop operating. He returned the aircraft back to the airport but…

## 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 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/progressive-aerodyne-searey/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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