# Gilbert Thomas Jeffrey LANCAIR 235

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05616N8
- Manufacturer (registry): GILBERT THOMAS JEFFREY
- Model: LANCAIR 235
- 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/gilbert-thomas-jeffrey-lancair-235

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 GAA17CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA435), Jul 22, 2017: Gilbert Thomas Jeffrey Lancair 235 (N91JG), Denison, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

## 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 20170722010719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170722010719A), Jul 22, 2017: Gilbert Thomas Jeffrey LANCAIR 235 (N91JG), Denison, TX, Substantial damage. During takeoff roll, pilot failed to maintain aircraft control on the runway. Aircraft departed the east side of the runway pavement and snapped off the right…

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2015FA0000451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000451), Sep 7, 2015: SPINNER. MISSING. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE COMPOSITE PROPELLER SPINNER, PN 1054-1 SEPARATED OR BROKE APART AND IMPACTED 1 BLADE OF THE WOODEN PROPELLER, MODEL 6272. THE PROPELLER
- [SDR 2010FA0000460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000460), May 2, 2010: PRESSURE SWITCH. BINDING. LANDING GEAR DID NOT EXTEND AND GEAR-UP LANDING WAS MADE. POST INCIDENT INSPECTION AND OPERATION CHECK DEMONSTRATED REPEATABLE FAILURE CONDITION. HYDRAULIC PRES
- [SDR 20000811SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000811SH021), Aug 11, 2000: BOLT. MISALIGNED. NOSE GEAR ALIGNING STRAP BOLT CAUGHT ON NOSE GEAR DOOR PIVOT HINGE ASSEMBLY. RESULTED IN GEAR UP LANDING. (X)

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Farrell James F LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/farrell-james-f-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610FJ
- [Stimple Gerald L LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/stimple-gerald-l-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610TJ
- [Tweed Robert B LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/tweed-robert-b-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610UR
- [Gonsoulin Patrick E LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/gonsoulin-patrick-e-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056126W
- [Williams Thomas C LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-thomas-c-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056127B
- [Gates James LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/gates-james-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612PE
- [Mongeon L A/Mongeon K D LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/mongeon-l-a-mongeon-k-d-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612SC
- [Grubbs Clarence E LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/grubbs-clarence-e-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612WF
- [Fotheringham Delose Grant LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/fotheringham-delose-grant-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614DU
- [Youkey John N LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/youkey-john-n-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615A2
- [Johansen Halvor U LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/johansen-halvor-u-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056164F
- [Creed Raymond Frank LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/creed-raymond-frank-lancair-235): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056164X

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