# N8053R: 2007 Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/harvey-patten-rans-s-6es) (registry code 056235W, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Jabiru 3300A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300a) (registry code 34804)
- Serial number: 08061764
- Year built: 2007
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Rans Inc S-6ES
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 10, 2018
- Certificate issued: May 25, 2024
- Expires: May 31, 2031
- Mode S code: AAF741
- Registered owner: [Richards Kenneth D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDS%20KENNETH%20D)
- Location: [Fruita, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fruita)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1566° N, 108.8788° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 81521, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8053R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8053R

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 (Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Jabiru 3300A)

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 WPR11CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA112), Jan 28, 2011: Harvey Patten Rans S-6ES (N8053R), Buckeye, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A disconnection of the elevator control linkage due to incorrect installation or maintenance, which was due to the retaining nut backing off the bolt and allowing the bolt to fall out.

## 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 20110128001009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110128001009A), Jan 28, 2011: Harvey Patt RANS S-6ES (N8053R), Buckeye, AZ, Substantial damage. On 01-28-2011 pilot reported after departing the sedona AZ (sez) airport with a planned flight to the Buckeye AZ airport (bxk) he proceeded to climb at 90MPH…

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N8053R

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8053R before.

- [Cancelled 1988-05-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8053R-1988-05-18): Piper PA-28-161, S/N 288216093. N-number assigned, not yet registered
- [Cancelled 1974-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8053R-1974-12-11): Beech A24R, S/N MC-48. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Gazzana Joseph](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAZZANA%20JOSEPH), [West Allis, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/West%20Allis)

## Related

- Other Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/harvey-patten-rans-s-6es/aircraft.md
- The Jabiru 3300A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300a.md

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