# Buchmann Oscar A VANS RV-6A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0561545 - Manufacturer (registry): BUCHMANN OSCAR A - Model: VANS RV-6A - 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: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/buchmann-oscar-a-vans-rv-6a 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 (1) - [N181A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181A): [Hightower Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHTOWER%20ANDREW), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 2003, S/N 60280 ## 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 NYC04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA194), Aug 17, 2004: Buchmann RV-6A (N181A), Philadelphia, PA, minor damage. Probable cause: The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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. - [Incident 20090717019629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090717019629I), Jul 17, 2009: Amtr VANSRV6A (N181A), Sioux Falls, SD, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted], The PIC of N181A, landed on rwy. 03 in fsd and proceeded to the taxiway where he lost control of the aircraft and hit a taxiway sign.… - [Accident 20040817022142A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040817022142A), Aug 17, 2004: Amtr VANSRV6A (N181A), Philadelphia, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) According to FAA tower tape and statements, N181A (RV-6A) was cleared to follow N6816J (PA28-151) in a non-movement area. N181A propeller struck the left… ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024FA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000231), Dec 9, 2023: HOSE CONNECTOR. DISCONNECTED. BRASS 1/4" HOSE COUPLING CAME DISCONNECTED INSIDE THE COCKPIT WHERE THE PITOT LINE ENTERS THE CABIN. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF INDICATED AIRSPEED DURING CRUISE - [SDR 2005FA0001051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001051), Jul 19, 2005: MOUNT. CHAFED. LOWER RT DIAGONAL ENGINE MOUNT TUBE FOUND CHAFED DO TO EXHAUST PIPE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE TUBE, THIS HAPPENED DO TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE EXHAUST SY ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Floyd G Halderman JR VANS RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/floyd-g-halderman-jr-vans-rv6a): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05630V9 - [Mosher Rick VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mosher-rick-vans-rv-6a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05603MV - [Stewart John H VANS RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stewart-john-h-vans-rv6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056024S - [Gines Edmund D VANS RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/gines-edmund-d-vans-rv6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560265 - [Kincaid Wade VANS RV 6-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/kincaid-wade-vans-rv-6-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602AP - [Furey John P VANS RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/furey-john-p-vans-rv6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602EG - [Towner Miles Allen VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/towner-miles-allen-vans-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602J7 - [Schell Timothy N VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schell-timothy-n-vans-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056031Y - [Hoopes Todd Christian VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hoopes-todd-christian-vans-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560329 - [Laboyteaux Mark E VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/laboyteaux-mark-e-vans-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056033A - [Dodgion Gary Robert VANS RV6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/dodgion-gary-robert-vans-rv6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603JI - [Greener Robert VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/greener-robert-vans-rv-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560402 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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