# Devries Wesley MERLIN

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618KW
- Manufacturer (registry): DEVRIES WESLEY
- Model: MERLIN
- 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/devries-wesley-merlin

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

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 19940611015019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940611015019I), Jun 11, 1994: Amtr MERLIN (N40257), Hart, MI, Minor damage. Engine siezed on approach. Struck a power line. Minor damage to floats.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Gammon Richard J MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/gammon-richard-j-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606DT
- [Schimenek Richard J MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/schimenek-richard-j-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056130P
- [Hudson David MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/hudson-david-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617WM
- [Slingerland R/Welch C MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/slingerland-r-welch-c-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625P3
- [Ernst Randi MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/ernst-randi-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056389C
- [Hosmer Jack MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/hosmer-jack-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056404M
- [Don A Pullen MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/don-a-pullen-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564051
- [Frank Kurkowski MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/frank-kurkowski-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056408E
- [Wilson Herman M MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-herman-m-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05641XU
- [Leupp Matthew C MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/leupp-matthew-c-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642TX
- [Casey Robert J MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/casey-robert-j-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642ZI
- [David Schardt MERLIN](https://openairdocs.org/model/david-schardt-merlin): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643DN

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