# Aero Experimental SPORT CRUISER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056269D
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO EXPERIMENTAL LLC
- Model: SPORT CRUISER
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-experimental-sport-cruiser

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (12)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2020FA0000275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000275), Jun 2, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. CRACKED MUFFLER, ALONG THE WELD FOR INTAKE RISER.
- [SDR 2020FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000269), May 29, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER HAS 1" CRACK ALONG WELD AT INLET RISER, VERIFIED BY PRESSURE TEST.
- [SDR 2020FA0000268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000268), May 29, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER HAS 1" CRACK ALONG WELD AT INLET RISER, VERIFIED BY PRESSURE TEST.
- [SDR 2020FA0000267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000267), May 29, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER HAS 1" CRACK ALONG WELD NEAR RISER, VERIFIED BY PRESSURE TEST.
- [SDR 2020FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000266), May 29, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER HAS 1 INCH CRACK NEAR RISER ALONG THE WELD, VERIFIED BY PRESSURE TEST.
- [SDR 2020FA0000265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000265), May 28, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER CRACKED 1" LONG ALONG WELD FOR NR 1 CYLINDER RISER PIPE ON MUFFLER SIDE OF SLIP JOINT.
- [SDR 2020FA0000272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000272), Feb 27, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER CRACKED ALONG WELD FOR INLET PIPE ON ENDCAP.
- [SDR 2020FA0000271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000271), Feb 11, 2020: MUFFLER. CRACKED. MUFFLER CRACKED ALONG THE WELD FOR THE INLET PIPE ON ENDCAP,
- [SDR 2017FA0000639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000639), Dec 13, 2017: CANOPY. OPEN. PILOT STATED THAT HE CLOSED CANOPY BEFORE TAKEOFF. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CANOPY OPENED AND THE PILOT TRIED TO MANUALLY PULL THE CANOPY CLOSED AND COULD NOT. HE LAN
- [SDR 2015FA0000391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000391), Jul 21, 2015: HOSE. BACKED OUT. ENGINE OVERHEATED APPARENTLY DUE TO LACK OF COOLANT. HEADS ON ENGINE ARE WATER COOLED. ORIGINAL COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE MOUNTED ON FIREWALL HAS HOSE FROM COOLAN
- [SDR FAAA201408280044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAAA201408280044), Aug 13, 2014: STRUT. FRACTURED. NOSE LANDING GEAR LEG COLLAPSED DURING LANDING AFTER THIRD TOUCH AND GO MANUEVER. FOUND NLG TUBE FRACTURED AT "Y" WELD WHERE TUBE ATTACHES TO FUSELAGE MOUNT YOK
- [SDR 2012FA0000555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000555), Jul 12, 2012: LEG ASSY. BROKEN. AFTER COMPLETING THREE SUCCESSFUL TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS, PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A FOURTH WHEN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED CAUSING THE PROPELLER TO IMPACT THE RUNWAY. 

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Czech Sport Aircraft A S SPORTCRUISER](https://openairdocs.org/model/czech-sport-aircraft-a-s-sportcruiser): 143 registered aircraft, registry code 0600066
- [Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro SPORTCRUISER](https://openairdocs.org/model/czech-aircraft-works-spol-sro-sportcruiser): 69 registered aircraft, registry code 060002O
- [Czech Aircraft Group Sro SPORTCRUISER](https://openairdocs.org/model/czech-aircraft-group-sro-sportcruiser): 14 registered aircraft, registry code 06001C9

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