# Christopherson Rodney V RANS S-6ES

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05628I6
- Manufacturer (registry): CHRISTOPHERSON RODNEY V
- Model: RANS S-6ES
- 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/christopherson-rodney-v-rans-s-6es

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)

- [N398RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398RC): [Christopherson Rodney V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTOPHERSON%20RODNEY%20V), [Williamsburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Williamsburg), built 2009, S/N 06031507

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 20100829044789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100829044789I), Aug 29, 2010: Christopher RANS S-6ES (N398RC), Traverse City, MI, Minor damage. While taxiing for take off on water, the pilot noticed the right float float was sinking into the water and attempted to turn aircraft toward shallower water.…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2013FA0000598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000598), Oct 21, 2013: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. DURING CRUISE, ELEVATOR TRIM WIRE BROKEN, CAUSING TAB TO FLUTTER IN FLIGHT. AN EMERGENCY OFF FIELD LANDING WAS PERFORMED. UPON INSPECTION, THE TRIM TAB CONTROL 

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Creedy Michael RANS S6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/creedy-michael-rans-s6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560269
- [Clement Lewis S RANS S-6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/clement-lewis-s-rans-s-6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603QA
- [Bowling James Tracy RANS S-6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowling-james-tracy-rans-s-6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056044P
- [Byrd Chris H RANS S6 ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/byrd-chris-h-rans-s6-es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056063K
- [Wartburg David H RANS S-6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/wartburg-david-h-rans-s-6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056067X
- [Bowman John RANS S-6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowman-john-rans-s-6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608IZ
- [Charboneau Keith RANS S6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/charboneau-keith-rans-s6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608NI
- [Shutske David A RANS S6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/shutske-david-a-rans-s6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609CO
- [Pearson Brad RANS S6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/pearson-brad-rans-s6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056100Y
- [Peden Dennis RANS S6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/peden-dennis-rans-s6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611SX
- [Mellen Dale RANS S-6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/mellen-dale-rans-s-6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614FA
- [Bell B Allan RANS S6ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-b-allan-rans-s6es): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614IC

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