# Alpha Aviation Manufacturing L R2160

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0960120
- Manufacturer (registry): ALPHA AVIATION MANUFACTURING L
- Model: R2160
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A48EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A48EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Alpha Aviation Concept Limited
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/alpha-aviation-manufacturing-l-r2160

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.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2015-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-25-07): Time Limits · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jan 25, 2016
- [AD 2014-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-26-01): Engine Fuel & Control · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jan 28, 2015
- [AD 2014-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-09-12): Ignition · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 13, 2014
- [AD 2012-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-20-02): Power Plant · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Nov 9, 2012
- [AD 2012-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-10): Engine Oil · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jul 12, 2012
- [AD 2008-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-11): Rudder bars · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Mar 11, 2008
- [AD 2007-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-20-08): Bronze/brass hollow threaded fuel line fittings · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Nov 9, 2007
- [AD 2007-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-13-15): Unchecked corrosion · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Aug 10, 2007
- [AD 2007-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-06-16): Fuel shut-off valve · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 24, 2007
- [AD 2007-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-03): Fuel shut-off control · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 9, 2007
- [AD 2007-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-25): Production aircraft may not have a metal barrier between the cabin and the fuel tank bay. · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 3, 2007
- [AD 2006-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-26-03): Fuel pressure indication system · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jan 30, 2007
- [AD 99-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-02): Fuel Venting System Parts · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 18, 1999
- [AD 99-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-01): Wing Attachment Bolts · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 18, 1999
- [AD 99-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-08): Aileron/Flap Common Support Bracket · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 7, 1999
- [AD 99-07-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-20): Veritcal Stabilizer Spar · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective May 17, 1999
- [AD 99-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-15): Engine Bearer · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Mar 29, 1999
- [AD 97-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-05): Strut and Lower Plate of Nose Landing Gear Leg · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective May 16, 1997

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-01) (historical): Wing structure and assembly · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective May 27, 2008
- [AD 99-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-04) (historical): Rudder Bars · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Mar 12, 1999
- [AD 87-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-08-01) (historical): Rudder · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 20, 1987

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB CE-08-48](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-48): AIR - Engine Intake Ducting. Issued Sep 9, 2008
- [SAIB CE-02-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-02-39): . Issued Aug 19, 2002
- [SAIB CE-99-04R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-99-04R1): . Issued Mar 25, 1999
- [SAIB ACE-99-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-04): . Issued Nov 6, 1998

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N125GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125GC): [Chi Aerospace Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHI%20AEROSPACE%20INC), [Portsmouth, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Portsmouth), built 2007, S/N 160A-07011
- [N761AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N761AZ): [Andover Flight School Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDOVER%20FLIGHT%20SCHOOL%20INC), [Andover, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Andover), built 2008, S/N 160A-0018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (13)

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

- [SDR 2002FA0001212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001212), Oct 24, 2002: TRANSMITTER. DAMAGED. FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER, HAS INTERNAL DAMAGE CAUSING THE RHEOSTAT TO STICK. CONDITION ALLOWED THE TRANSMITTER TO SEND AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL TO THE FUEL QUANTITY
- [SDR AUS20021166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021166), Sep 13, 2002: MOUNT. CRACKED. (AUS) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BOTH LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKETS LOCATED BEHIND THE FIREWALL ALSO CRACKED. LH AND RH TOP F
- [SDR AUS20020475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020475), May 19, 2002: SPARK PLUG. FOULED. (AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER SPARK PLUGS FOULED.
- [SDR AU001324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001324), Dec 13, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. (AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED. CRACKSAPPEAR TO INITIATE FROM THE ACCESS PANEL ON THE LOWER WING SKIN PANELS ARE NON STANDARD ACCESS
- [SDR AU001323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001323), Dec 13, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. (AUS) RT WING REAR SPAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED. CRACKSAPPEAR TO INITIATE FROM THE ACCESS PANEL ON THE LOWER WING SKIN PANELS ARE NONSTANDARD ACCESS 
- [SDR CA991210019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210019), Nov 24, 1999: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE STOPPED AT ALT, ENG WOULD NOT RESTART. NO FAULTS WERE FOUND WITH ENG AT BENCH TEST AFTER INCIDENT.
- [SDR AU990815](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990815), Aug 17, 1999: MAGNETO. FAULTY. (AUS) RIGHT MAGNETO FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990737), Jul 30, 1999: MAGNETO. FAULTY. (AUS) MAGNETO FAULTY. ENGINE WAS JUST RECEIVED FROM OVERHAUL.
- [SDR AU990057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990057), Jan 19, 1999: BOLT. CRACKED. (AUS) WING SPAR BOLTS CRACKED UNDER THE BOLT HEAD. PART TC: 3,547.
- [SDR AU990017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990017), Jan 13, 1999: BOLT. CRACKED. (AUS) WHEN WING SPAR BOLTS WERE MAGNAFLUXED, (NOT A REQUIREMENT OF THIS AD), ALL 12 BOLTS WERE FOUND CRACKED UNDER HEAD. FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD/ROBIN/8
- [SDR AU990012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990012), Jan 13, 1999: SPLICE. CRACKED. (AUS) LEFT WING AFT LOWER SPLICE PLATE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 2 MM (0.079 INCH) IN LENGTH. ALSO, THE FORWARD RIGHT ANGLE DOUBLER WAS CRACKED IN THE LOWER BEND RA
- [SDR AU981274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981274), Sep 25, 1998: SKIN. CRACKED. (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER LEADING EDGE SKIN CRACKED IN AREA OF RIVET LINE ON THE MAIN SPAR. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 52.8 MM (2 INCHES) IN LENGTH LOCATED 209.55 MM (8.25
- [SDR 96ZZZX1351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1351), Feb 28, 1996: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. VERTICAL CRACKS FOUND INTERCONNECTING ALL FOUR BOLT HOLES DRILLED IN THE AFT STABILATOR BULKHEAD TO WHICH THE STABILATOR BEARING BRACKET ATTACHES TO ON THE RT S

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer. J P Instruments
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (10)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171426153020260806152354.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112964590320260806152259.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121686885220230707211226.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID491056076220210702175210.0001): Aspen Avionics · PMA PQ03868SW · Jan 20, 2021
- [B-00371-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B8F048F2F5A5D5AD86257AB600748232.0001): Alternator Control, 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces B-00371-7 · Oct 28, 2012
- [B-00371-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/33EE17AA45C3055386257AB600748243.0001): Alternator Control, 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces B-00371-13 · Oct 28, 2012
- [B-00371-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C0FE88D828C0406B86257AB600732394.0001): Alternator Control, 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces B-00371-13 · Dec 14, 2010
- [B-00371-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2873D37CD396927486257AB600732381.0001): Alternator Control, 14V. Lamar Technologies LLC · PMA PQ2242NM · Replaces B-00371-7 · Dec 14, 2010
- [SS-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7E32203B0D0EC7E8525704C00570B73.0001): Slick START TM Installation. Slick Aircraft Products, Division of Unison Ind · Modification part · Dec 2, 1997
- [K-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/79670B8722A2299A8525704C00516146.0001): Slick START TM Installation. Slick Aircraft Products, Division of Unison Ind · Modification part · Dec 2, 1997

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Avions Pierre Robin PIERRE ROBIN R2160](https://openairdocs.org/model/avions-pierre-robin-pierre-robin-r2160): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 0960101

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