# Hill SKYBOLT

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0565526
- Manufacturer (registry): HILL
- Model: SKYBOLT
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hill-skybolt

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)

- [N17RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17RH): [Happenstance LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAPPENSTANCE%20LLC), [Cabot, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cabot), built 1975, S/N SB-2

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

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

- [SDR 2005FA0001041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001041), Jul 1, 2005: STUD. BROKEN. AC WAS ENROUTE WHEN PILOT HEAR (PUFF) NOISE AND SAW OIL BEGINNING TO COME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE THROTTLED BACK AND DID A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT THE NEAR
- [SDR 2004FA0000518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000518), Jun 8, 2004: FABRIC. FAILED. 5 FEET OF THE TOP RT WING FABRIC FAILED. POLYFIBER AC COATINGS TB 89-1D. STATES FABRIC WEIGHING LESS THAN 2.4 OZ SHOULD BE USED ON AC WITH ENGINES UP TO 145 HOR
- [SDR 99ZZZX2510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2510), May 23, 1999: BOLT. SHEARED. ATTACHMENT BOLT SHEARED ON TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY CAUSING PILOT TO LOSE STEERING WHILE TAXIING. TAILWHEEL ASSY FAILED AND RUDDER STRUCK PAVEMENT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3988](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3988), Aug 25, 1997: OIL VALVE. CORRODED. DURING FLIGHT, OIL PRESS WAS INDICATING LOW (10-30 PSI) AND ERRATIC. AFTER LANDING, DURING TAXI, OIL PRESS INDICATION WAS 0-10 PSI. PRESS XMITTER REMOVED AND A 
- [SDR 97ZZZX1721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1721), Mar 25, 1997: HORN. BROKEN WELDS. THE WELDS ATTACHING THE RUDDER HORN TO THE RUDDER VERTICAL POST BROKE CAUSING AN IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF RUDDER CONTROL. ONLY ONE TAC WELD EXISTED AROUND THE VERTICAL

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Christopher R/Moore A SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/christopher-r-moore-a-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601YO
- [Wilson Scott B SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-scott-b-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602PP
- [Morris R T/Morris L G SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/morris-r-t-morris-l-g-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604AU
- [Evans Todd A SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/evans-todd-a-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605D0
- [Woolworth James C SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/woolworth-james-c-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605EC
- [Clayton Mark H SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/clayton-mark-h-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056066F
- [Meadows Denny SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/meadows-denny-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606ZT
- [Cunningham Steve SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/cunningham-steve-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560713
- [Flynn Steven W SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/flynn-steven-w-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607A9
- [Reed David F SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/reed-david-f-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607EY
- [Hodges John P JR SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/hodges-john-p-jr-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610JO
- [Paul Timothy SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/paul-timothy-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561179

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