# N861QS: 2003 Stucklen Frederic W RV-6A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Stucklen Frederic W RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stucklen-frederic-w-rv-6a) (registry code 05615J8, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 24543
- Year built: 2003
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 7, 2003
- Certificate issued: April 19, 2012
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: ABD3FD
- Registered owner: [Hill Richard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20RICHARD%20P)
- Location: [Jacksonville Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville%20Beach)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.2805° N, 81.4120° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32250, 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=861QS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N861QS

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 (Stucklen Frederic W RV-6A)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N861QS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N861QS.

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N861QS not matched to an aircraft (7)

They name N861QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR DXTA200702321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702321), Jul 5, 2007: BULB. BURNED OUT. CLIMBING THROUGH ABOUT FL300 A BURNING ODOR WAS IN THE COCKPIT (PAX COULD NOT ODOR SMOKE IN CABIN). M2B- INSPECTED BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANELS AND UNDER GLARESHIEL
- [SDR DXTA200702306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702306), Jun 28, 2007: CONTROL PANEL. SHORTED. 10 MIN INTO FLT AT NIGHT, 12000 MSL, IN AND OUT OF CLOUDS AND RAIN, AREA ABOVE RT- SIDE FLT CONTROL PANEL SPARKED W/POPPING NOISE AND BRIEF BURNED SMELL ACCOMPA
- [SDR DXTA200702194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702194), May 14, 2007: WIRE. MISINSTALLED. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RED LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. JACKED A/C AND TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, FOUND WIRE JK2L WAS LOCATED ON TERMINAL
- [SDR DXTA200601319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601319), Mar 25, 2006: TIRE. BLEW OUT. BOTH LEFT MAIN GEAR TIRES BLOWN ON TAKEOFF. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE FLAP WELL AREA AND THE WHEEL WELL AREA DAMAGED, PERFORMED INTERIM
- [SDR DXTA200500621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500621), Mar 10, 2005: SMOKE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. BAG FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMBOUT AND EXTINGUISHED AFTER APPROX 10 SECS. LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINS AND EXTINGUISHED AGAIN AFTER 10 SECS.
- [SDR DXTA200400357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200400357), Aug 11, 2004: FILTER. OBSTRUCTED. NUMBER ONE ENGINE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, EXTINGUISHED AFTER REJECTED TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS WI
- [SDR DXTA200300123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200300123), Sep 20, 2003: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. DURING FLIGHT TOILET SMOKE DETECTION LIGHT AND BAGGAGE FIRE DETECTION LIGHT CAME ON ERRONEOUSLY, SYSTEMS WILL NOT TEST. GAINED ACCESS TO THE FORWARD AND AFT BAG

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Stucklen Frederic W RV-6A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stucklen-frederic-w-rv-6a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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