# Betts Michael RV6A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05602E2
- Manufacturer (registry): BETTS MICHAEL
- Model: RV6A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/betts-michael-rv6a

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 (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 ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074), Apr 5, 2002: Betts RV6A (N3333S), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was…

## 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 20020405014219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020405014219A), Apr 5, 2002: Amtr RV6A (N3333S), Lakeland, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) N3333S, a low wing, maroon, RV6A, and 5293H, a high wing, gray and blue, Piper PA-16, were preparing to land at Lakeland linder regional airport,…

## Service difficulty reports (4)

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

- [SDR HNAA2021070600314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2021070600314), Jul 4, 2021: RELAY. FAULTED. PITOT 3 INOP DISPLAYED ON EICAS AROUND 10K FEET PITOT HTG 3 C/B POPPED. R+R RELAY K0278 IAW AMM 20 13 02. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 30 31 00. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR CA120104011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120104011), Dec 30, 2011: STEP. CRACKED. (CAN) RIGHT PASSENGER STEP CRACKED BETWEEN ARM AND PLATE ON THE LOWER SURFACE ADJACENT TO THE WELD. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH. TOTAL TIME ON PART 202 HO
- [SDR 2010FA0000890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000890), Aug 15, 2010: LATCH. BROKEN. CANOPY LATCH BROKE WHEN PILOT TRIED CLOSING CANOPY FOR FLIGHT. NTSB ACCIDENT ID CEN10CA481. THE PILOT BROKE THE LATCH, HAD IT WELD REPAIRED AND BROKE IT AGAIN P
- [SDR 2009FA0000986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000986), Nov 20, 2009: SHAFT. FRACTURED. ROTOR SHAFT FRACTURED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RUBBING BROOK SLOT. (K)

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Headrick James C RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/headrick-james-c-rv6a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056032E
- [Jacobs Donald RV6-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/jacobs-donald-rv6-a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05603E0
- [French Edwin L RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/french-edwin-l-rv-6a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05606E0
- [Ayers Steven D RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayers-steven-d-rv-6a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608QL
- [Smith Glenn A RV6-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-glenn-a-rv6-a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608TS
- [Wert Donald L RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wert-donald-l-rv6a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05610BL
- [Ross Kevin D RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ross-kevin-d-rv-6a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05628R9
- [Benton Thomas M RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/benton-thomas-m-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056010Y
- [Everett Elmo RV 6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/everett-elmo-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601EC
- [James Keith S RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-keith-s-rv6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601FJ
- [Upright Alan M RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/upright-alan-m-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601FN
- [Cathaway Russ G RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cathaway-russ-g-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601H1

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