# Gritter Richard J QUESTAIR 20

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618NR
- Manufacturer (registry): GRITTER RICHARD J
- Model: QUESTAIR 20
- 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/gritter-richard-j-questair-20

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 NYC93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA116), Jun 17, 1993: Gritter Quest AIR 20 (N116CP), Baltimore, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN.

## 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 19930617019219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930617019219A), Jun 17, 1993: Amtrjg QUESTAIR20 (N116CP), Baltimore, MD, Substantial damage. Left main tire ruptured on landing. Veered off runway. Struck a taxiway sign.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 98ZZZX991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX991), Feb 15, 1998: GEAR. COLLAPSED. UPON RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR, PILOT NOTED THE 'RED LIGHT' REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THIS LIGHT IS A POSSIBLE INDICATION THE LANDING G

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Dawson Tony/Guin Arlon QUESTAIR 20](https://openairdocs.org/model/dawson-tony-guin-arlon-questair-20): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628QM
- [Wilde Mickey QUESTAIR 20](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilde-mickey-questair-20): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05624JU

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