# Douglas Ripley PITTS MODEL 12

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05632KU
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS RIPLEY
- Model: PITTS MODEL 12
- 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/douglas-ripley-pitts-model-12

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)

- [N12DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12DR): [Bunker Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUNKER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sugar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sugar%20Grove), built 2013, S/N 281

## 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 CEN15LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA205), Apr 18, 2015: Pitts Model 12 (N12DR), Burneyville, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system.

## 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 20150418014269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150418014269A), Apr 18, 2015: Douglas Ripley PITTS MODEL 12 (N12DR), Burneyville, OK, Substantial damage. On April 18, at approximately 1745 central time, the pilot, was attempting to land at falcon head airport (37K) near Burneyville, Oklahoma in VFR condition…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Eicher Robert L PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/eicher-robert-l-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612SO
- [Phillips Keith E PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/phillips-keith-e-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612Z4
- [Mason Jeremy PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/mason-jeremy-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143J
- [Digiulio Albert C PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/digiulio-albert-c-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056178D
- [Chatman Ira Douglas PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/chatman-ira-douglas-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617QH
- [Jim Kimball Enterprises PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/jim-kimball-enterprises-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617VE
- [Bailey Jon C PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/bailey-jon-c-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620WV
- [Wooden Jim PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/wooden-jim-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623IM
- [Huston Charles D PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/huston-charles-d-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056265H
- [Hancock James PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/hancock-james-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056270B
- [Young Daniel R PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/young-daniel-r-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627K0
- [Freeman Robin S PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/freeman-robin-s-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627NJ

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