# Garanco 162F

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056179Q
- Manufacturer (registry): GARANCO INC
- Model: 162F
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/garanco-162f

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)

- [N494D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N494D): [Stanley Randel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANLEY%20RANDEL%20L), [Pilot Mountain, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pilot%20Mountain), built 2005, S/N 6567

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA063), Mar 29, 2007: Randy Stanley Rotoway Exc 162F (N494D), Foley, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 engine exhaust valve.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20070329004559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070329004559A), Mar 29, 2007: Amtr GARANCO162F (N494D), Foley, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) Engine lost power on climbout, instructor took control and aircraft made an emergency landing. Aircraft skids struck ground with enough forward momentum…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Goodwin James W 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/goodwin-james-w-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606SE
- [Liss James V 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/liss-james-v-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607NW
- [Rotorway/Mccorkle V S 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/rotorway-mccorkle-v-s-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607ZP
- [Maaks Michael S 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/maaks-michael-s-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608G0
- [Etzler Richard 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/etzler-richard-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056118A
- [Lukens George E JR 162-F](https://openairdocs.org/model/lukens-george-e-jr-162-f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611H5
- [Caldwell C W 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/caldwell-c-w-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617UR
- [Cobb Intl Inc/Rotorway Intl 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cobb-intl-inc-rotorway-intl-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617ZE
- [Billups W A Jr/Wile F A 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/billups-w-a-jr-wile-f-a-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619VY
- [Dunkin Terry L 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/dunkin-terry-l-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621ZK
- [Armando Dave 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/armando-dave-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056256M
- [Terry Roy P 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/terry-roy-p-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626VE

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