# Harmon John VANS RV-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05608A6
- Manufacturer (registry): HARMON JOHN
- Model: VANS RV-3
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/harmon-john-vans-rv-3

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 LAX79FVA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVA28), Apr 21, 1979: Vans RV3 (N9107A), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage

## 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 19790421007029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790421007029A), Apr 21, 1979: Amtrvn VANSRV3 (N9107A), Bakersfield, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot rolled inverted after takeoff. He said he "pulled on the stick instead of pushing". Flew back into ground.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Owens Howard E VANS RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/owens-howard-e-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605QC
- [Vallance VAN'S RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/vallance-van-s-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560837
- [Keeshan VAN'S RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/keeshan-van-s-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560863
- [Fletcher William Robert JR VANS RV 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/fletcher-william-robert-jr-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608BL
- [Somers Darrel G VANS RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/somers-darrel-g-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608C3
- [Eaa Chapter 71 VAN'S RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/eaa-chapter-71-van-s-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608H7
- [Holmes Sidney R VANS RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/holmes-sidney-r-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608Z9
- [Clawson Walter T VANS RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/clawson-walter-t-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614FV
- [Marcotte Pierre VANS RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/marcotte-pierre-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624KC
- [Joseph R Bryant VANS RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/joseph-r-bryant-vans-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637SU
- [Noble Morinaka VANS RV3](https://openairdocs.org/model/noble-morinaka-vans-rv3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639VQ
- [Chard VAN'S RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/chard-van-s-rv-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560805

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