# Honsperger Karl J HATZ BANTAM

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05640R7
- Manufacturer (registry): HONSPERGER KARL J
- Model: HATZ BANTAM
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/honsperger-karl-j-hatz-bantam

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)

- [N347SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N347SH): [Honsperger Karl J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONSPERGER%20KARL%20J), [Fremont, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fremont), built 2022, S/N 015

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 20250812014029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250812014029I), Aug 12, 2025: Honsperger Karl J HATZ BANTAM (N347SH), Freemont, OH, Minor damage. The aircraft departed 14G approximately 1725 on August 12, 2025, for a short flight to S24. Normal takeoff and climb to pattern altitude. During the approach…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Marino M/Ettestad S HATZ BANTAM](https://openairdocs.org/model/marino-m-ettestad-s-hatz-bantam): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056157J
- [Lone Stephen F HATZ BANTAM](https://openairdocs.org/model/lone-stephen-f-hatz-bantam): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635JF
- [Ranweiler John L HATZ BANTAM](https://openairdocs.org/model/ranweiler-john-l-hatz-bantam): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639PW
- [Lorenz George W HATZ BANTAM](https://openairdocs.org/model/lorenz-george-w-hatz-bantam): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05640Y1
- [Wayne C Gerszewski HATZ BANTAM](https://openairdocs.org/model/wayne-c-gerszewski-hatz-bantam): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643DB

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