# Earls David SONERAI 2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05659SP
- Manufacturer (registry): EARLS DAVID
- Model: SONERAI 2
- 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/earls-david-sonerai-2

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)

- [N29DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29DS): [Weaver Tracey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEAVER%20TRACEY%20L), [Cushing, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cushing), built 1983, S/N 516

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (4)

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

- [SDR 98ZZZX1916](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1916), Apr 17, 1998: DRIVE COUPLER. FAILED. ALUMINUM MAGNETO DRIVE COUPLER FRACTURED CAUSING ENGINE STOPPAGE IN-FLIGHT. PART USED IN EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT FOUND TO HAVE AN APPROX 200 HOUR USE. RECOMMEND R
- [SDR 98ZZZX1697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1697), Apr 17, 1998: DRIVE COUPLING. FAILED. THE CAST ALUMINUM MAGNETO DRIVE COUPLING WHICH IS KEYED TO THE FLYWHEEL BROKE INTO FOUR PIECES. THE RESULTANT FRICTION MELTED AND FUSED A PORTION OF THE BROKEN 
- [SDR 96ZZZX65](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX65), Nov 11, 1995: TACHOMETER. SHORTED. AT 1,500 MSL, BOTH IGNITION SOURCES FAILED TO PRODUCE HIGH VOLTAGE TO THE SPARK PLUGS RESULTING IN THE REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ROTATION
- [SDR 96ZZZX64](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX64), Nov 11, 1995: IGNITION SYSTEM. FAILED. AT 1,500 MSL, BOTH IGNITION SOURCES FAILED TO PRODUCE HIGH VOLTAGE TO THE SPARK PLUGS RESULTING IN THE REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ROTATION

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Oswald Emil F JR SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/oswald-emil-f-jr-sonerai-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605OA
- [Wilkerson Paul D SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilkerson-paul-d-sonerai-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621QY
- [Rath Michael J SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/rath-michael-j-sonerai-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642CG
- [Sebern-Paul SONERAI-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/sebern-paul-sonerai-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05659E4
- [Dalie Frank E SONERAI-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/dalie-frank-e-sonerai-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05659M4
- [Nelson Thomas A SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-thomas-a-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607AM
- [David Glen SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/david-glen-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612TO
- [Holcomb Sidney A SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/holcomb-sidney-a-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05619B6
- [Barnes Russell L SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/barnes-russell-l-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05625N9
- [Schank Robert E SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/schank-robert-e-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056597E
- [Coover-Chester SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/coover-chester-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05659C9
- [Mcneil-Ralston III SONERAI 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcneil-ralston-iii-sonerai-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05659G8

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