# Farmer R B DA5-A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05616EP
- Manufacturer (registry): FARMER R B
- Model: DA5-A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/farmer-r-b-da5-a

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)

- [N7053U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7053U): [Waterman James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERMAN%20JAMES%20T), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1988, S/N 115

## 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 LAX03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA059), Jan 4, 2003: Farmer R B DA5-A (N7053U), Apple Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the detonation of the number 1 and 3 cylinders and the subsequent over temperature of those cylinders and their corresponding pistons.

## 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 20030104000279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030104000279A), Jan 4, 2003: Amtr DA5A (N7053U), Apple Valley, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 4, 2003, about 0820 pacific standard time, an amateur built experimental farmer r b, DA5-A, N7053U, experienced a loss of engine power and…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Courtney DA-5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/courtney-da-5a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560870
- [Oliver E L JR DA-5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/oliver-e-l-jr-da-5a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05608J7

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