# Cooper Michael C RV-8A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05610T0
- Manufacturer (registry): COOPER MICHAEL C
- Model: RV-8A
- 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/cooper-michael-c-rv-8a

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 ERA15FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA335), Sep 2, 2015: Cooper Michael C RV 8A (N393MC), Advance, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilots' failure to maintain airplane control during a low-altitude maneuver.

## 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 20150902012849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150902012849A), Sep 2, 2015: Cooper Michael C RV-8A (N393MC), Advance, NC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. David stubblefield boarded the aircraft, and sat in the front seat. Witnesses stated that he needed excessive seat cushions in order to adequately see over the…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 2004FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000377), May 10, 2004: BEARING. SEIZED. THIS WAS SECOND FLIGHT ON THE AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT DEPARTED, AND UPON CLIMB OUT ENGINE EXPERIENCED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE AND REDUCED RPM, PILOT RETURNED TO RUNWAY 
- [SDR 2003FA0000175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000175), Jan 24, 2003: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. ALTIMETER PURCHASED NEW. MAY 5, 2001 MANUFACTURE DATE. FAILED TO PASS FRICTION PORTION OF PITOT/STATIC/XPDR. BIANNUAL CHECK. MFG CONTACTED AND IS UNAWARE OF ANY

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Vans RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605XN
- [Brumbelow C Scott RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/brumbelow-c-scott-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560616
- [Hill Jimmy RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hill-jimmy-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056067K
- [Williams Glenn RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-glenn-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056079B
- [Rowbotham Charles A RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rowbotham-charles-a-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607IQ
- [Anderson A/Wilts G RV8-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-a-wilts-g-rv8-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607OO
- [Steffensen Mark A RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/steffensen-mark-a-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056084S
- [Sowder Donald M RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sowder-donald-m-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608J0
- [Shanklin Max L RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/shanklin-max-l-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608P0
- [Buchanan Lee RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/buchanan-lee-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608YG
- [Kwech H/Robberson J L RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/kwech-h-robberson-j-l-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609IZ
- [Crane Gregory L RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/crane-gregory-l-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561012

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