# Kauffman BEDE IV

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1130526
- Manufacturer (registry): KAUFFMAN
- Model: BEDE IV
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 111 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/kauffman-bede-iv

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 (2)

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 CHI04CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA142), May 26, 2004: Kauffman Bede IV (N115PK), Acme, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Engine oil starvation and inadequate maintenance by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI85LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA305), Jul 22, 1985: Kauffman BD4 (N115PK), Acme, MI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20040526009579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040526009579A), May 26, 2004: Kauffm BEDEIV (N115PK), Traverse City, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed runway 10 at tvc airport on 5-26-04. While climbing and turning left the pilot reported that he started to lose power and could not…
- [Accident 19850721032759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850721032759A), Jul 21, 1985: Amtrbd BEDEBD4 (N115PK), Acme, MI, Destroyed. Mixture control not safety wired. Became disconnected, cut off fuel to engine. Landed in field, hit an embankment.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Vance Ronald F BEDE IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/vance-ronald-f-bede-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610VU
- [Talen BEDE IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/talen-bede-iv): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612AJ

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