Engine model · Reciprocating · 160 hp · registry code 55000

Manufacturer (registry)
ROTORWAY
Model
RW-133 SERIES
Registry code
55000
Type
Reciprocating
Power
160 hp

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Registered aircraft · 9

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55000')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('55000')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 19940602013399AAmtrrw SCORPION2 · Beckwourth, CAPopping sound parts came off. Homebuilt copter struck ground. Lost tail rotor. Drive belt broke. Not rated in type.Jun 2, 1994 · N288JS · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19900724028529AAmtrrw SCORPION* · Oroville, CACrashed during hovering test flight of the homebuilt helicopter.Jul 24, 1990 · N4639E · Substantial damageIncident 19860121004229IAmtrqk QUICKIE2 · Danbury, CTLost directional control on landing. Departed runway. Damage forward of tail wheel spring attachment.Jan 21, 1986 · N123QC · Minor damageAccident 19851015056209AAmtr Rotorwayexec · El Monte, CAThe helicopter landed hard. The pilot was not properly rated or endorsed. He claimed fatigue as a factor.Oct 15, 1985 · N2071Z · Substantial damageIncident 19830521028889IAmtrrw SCORPION* · Atlanta, GAAt liftoff helicopter got light on the skids. Gust of wind drifted up left skid. Main and tail rotor struck ground.May 21, 1983 · N1058A · Substantial damageAccident 19830129003269AAmtrrw SCORPION2 · Tallahassee, FLWitnesses heard engine backfire prior to low flying helicopter diving into trees. Had a leaking intake manifold.Jan 29, 1983 · N5459G · DestroyedAccident 19810906055349AAmtrrw SCORPION2 · Garner, NCCrash occurred during autorotation after engine quit. Water in automotive fuel.Sep 6, 1981 · N90336 · DestroyedAccident 19810510024069AAmtrrw SCORPION2 · Grand Prairie, TXLost control of helicopter on climbout. Helicopter rolled over on ground impact. Gusty surface wind.May 10, 1981 · N199CB · Substantial damageAccident 19800817035889AAmtrrw SCORPION2 · Oklahoma City, OKStudent pilot landing in gusty wind allowed helicopter to roll over on touchdown.Aug 17, 1980 · N5586N · Substantial damage
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55000')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.