# Joy VANS RV-6

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05621M8
- Manufacturer (registry): JOY AVIATION LTD
- Model: VANS RV-6
- 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/joy-vans-rv-6

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 CEN12CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA201), Mar 24, 2012: Joy Vans RV-6 (N589M), McKinney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.

## 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 20120324003729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120324003729A), Mar 24, 2012: Joy Aviation Ltd VANS RV-6 (N589M), Mckinney, TX, Substantial damage. On March 24, 2012, about 1510 central daylight time, a vans RV-6, N589M, departed the left side of runway 17 during takeoff at Collin County Regional Airport…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 20010222CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010222CW006), Jan 10, 2001: TUBE. BROKEN. FLAP ROD BROKE JUST BELOW UPPER BALL JOINT CAUSING FLAP TO RETRACT ON LANDING. THIS PART IS .3125 X .058 6061 T6 ALUMINUM TUBING AND APPEARS TO BE WEAK AFTER TH

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cook David R VANS RV6](https://openairdocs.org/model/cook-david-r-vans-rv6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05611T3
- [Wilcox Jerry A VANS RV6](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilcox-jerry-a-vans-rv6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05620YA
- [Tinckler Austin VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/tinckler-austin-vans-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05628ZV
- [Mcnall Stephen D VANS RV6](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcnall-stephen-d-vans-rv6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601KK
- [Jasper Gary H VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/jasper-gary-h-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601XN
- [Williams Eugene W VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-eugene-w-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602MP
- [Alvarez Johnny Dixon VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/alvarez-johnny-dixon-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056031V
- [Pratt Donald W VANS RV6](https://openairdocs.org/model/pratt-donald-w-vans-rv6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560396
- [Anderson David E VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-david-e-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603NT
- [Parker Raymond L VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/parker-raymond-l-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603OJ
- [Mckeon Stephen F VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/mckeon-stephen-f-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603R4
- [Ross Herbertw VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/ross-herbertw-vans-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560416

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