# Crimmins Arthur SIDEWINDER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0561197
- Manufacturer (registry): CRIMMINS ARTHUR
- Model: SIDEWINDER
- 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/crimmins-arthur-sidewinder

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)

- [N492AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N492AC): [Robinson Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20MARK%20A), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N 002

## 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 WPR19LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA273), Sep 14, 2019: Smyth Sidewinder (N492AC), Tucumcari, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.

## 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 20190914013139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190914013139A), Sep 14, 2019: Crimmins Arthur SIDEWINDER (N492AC), Tucumcari, NM, Substantial damage. On September 14, 2019 at 1125 MDT, a 2003 Sidewinder experimental amateur built aircraft, N492AC, [privacy data omitted], experienced a propeller blade failure…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2016FA0000280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000280), Feb 19, 2016: PLUG. MISSING. ENGINE CYLINDERS REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, FOUND PISTON PLUG BUTTONS MISSING ON ALL CYLINDERS. SCORING ON CYLINDER WALLS 48.9 HRS SINCE SUDDEN STOPPAGE IN

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Hammond R M/Hamm Air SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/hammond-r-m-hamm-air-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606R0
- [Workman Ron SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/workman-ron-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610QG
- [Lee SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/lee-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564905
- [Miller SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564929
- [Brunkalla SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/brunkalla-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564932
- [Carr Randy SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/carr-randy-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564954
- [Bennert Malcolm O SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/bennert-malcolm-o-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564962
- [Smith Bradley K SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-bradley-k-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05649AY
- [Carter William T SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/carter-william-t-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05649CH
- [Becker Richard M SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/becker-richard-m-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05649CT
- [Dwyer Eldon SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/dwyer-eldon-sidewinder): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05649DJ
- [Paul Clarence J SIDEWINDER](https://openairdocs.org/model/paul-clarence-j-sidewinder): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601FO

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