# Eckley Robert L ROTORWAY EXEC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 13017GS
- Manufacturer (registry): ECKLEY ROBERT L
- Model: ROTORWAY EXEC
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eckley-robert-l-rotorway-exec

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)

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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 CHI96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA046), Dec 2, 1995: Robert Eckley Rotorway (N50235), Salina, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper maintenance of the helicopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of proper certification for the operation of the helicopter and his lack of recent experience in type…

## 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 19951202045359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951202045359A), Dec 2, 1995: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N50235), Salina, KS, Substantial damage. First flight in 3YRS. Rolled over on start up. No pilot license. No medical. Rigged chopper. No mechanic license.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2002FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000628), Apr 8, 2002: BELT. BROKEN. CENTER TAIL ROTOR BELT FAILED RESULTING IN NO TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. BELT LIKELY FAILED DUE TO IMPROPER BELT ROUTING THROUGH TAILBOOM FROM ONE IDLER PULLEY TO NEXT
- [SDR 96ZZZX3406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3406), Jun 18, 1996: SHAFT. FAILED. INVESTIGATION OF AN EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER ACCIDENT FOUND FOLLOWING PROBLEM: BEARING ASSY SHAFT INSERT BROKEN OFF INSIDE OF MAIN ROTOR SHAFT. STUB SHAFT FELL O
- [SDR CA960222027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960222027), Feb 9, 1996: BATTERY. DEFECTIVE. (CAN)DURING ELT RECERTIFICATION CHECK A POWDERED DUST NOTICED ON CASE. UNIT FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED ON OR IN ARMED POSITION. ALL BATTERIES FOUND CHAFED, 

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bush Richard P ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bush-richard-p-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607GI
- [Edwards Dale A ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/edwards-dale-a-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056105N
- [Simon Ralf ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/simon-ralf-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617GK
- [Maurer George ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/maurer-george-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619LC
- [Stoltzfus Nicholas D ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/stoltzfus-nicholas-d-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621I3
- [Koller Rex E ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/koller-rex-e-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056230M
- [Thomsen Horst ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomsen-horst-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626LP
- [Rothmeyer Frank A JR ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/rothmeyer-frank-a-jr-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628DN
- [Paul S Gould ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/paul-s-gould-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638QW
- [Compton Williamson ROTOR WAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/compton-williamson-rotor-way-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13017AW
- [Crawford Marland D ROTOR-WAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/crawford-marland-d-rotor-way-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13017BT
- [Richards Edward J ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-edward-j-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13017EY

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