# Firm Howard KIT FOX 4-1200

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05607WU
- Manufacturer (registry): FIRM HOWARD
- Model: KIT FOX 4-1200
- 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/firm-howard-kit-fox-4-1200

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 (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 CHI02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA165), Jun 15, 2002: Firm Kit Fox 4-1200 (N598HL), Virginia, MN, destroyed. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird that resulted in severed fuel lines and the subsequent in-flight fire and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition.

## 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 20020615014289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020615014289A), Jun 15, 2002: Amtr KITFOX41200 (N598HL), Virginia, MN, No damage. (-23) At 800' AGL in cruise smoke was noticed on the windscreen coming from the engine compartment. The engine lost power. Pilot secured engine and electrical.…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2007FA0000260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000260), Feb 19, 2007: PROPELLER. BROKEN. OWNER REPORTED 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF AT 2500 ASL, ALL 3 PROPELLER BLADES DEPARTED. THERE WAS ONE VIOLENT SHAKE AND THEN SMOOTH GLIDING TO SAFE LANDING OFF AIR

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Fabian Gerald F JR KITFOX-4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/fabian-gerald-f-jr-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602H4
- [Forrer Lloyd D KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/forrer-lloyd-d-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604FX
- [Harlan Leslie KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/harlan-leslie-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604SL
- [Bolton Earl C KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/bolton-earl-c-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605A2
- [Mantell Allan T KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/mantell-allan-t-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056066Z
- [Borman Kenneth P KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/borman-kenneth-p-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606AE
- [Yeamans David Lee KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/yeamans-david-lee-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606CQ
- [Jeppsen Claude Gerald KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/jeppsen-claude-gerald-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606K0
- [Krapp D/Andrus M KITFOX 4 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/krapp-d-andrus-m-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606LC
- [Ring Niel KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/ring-niel-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607QW
- [Gallagher Greg KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/gallagher-greg-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607XK
- [Lum Matthew KITFOX 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/lum-matthew-kitfox-4-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056149A

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