# Kaye Don G RV-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056085G
- Manufacturer (registry): KAYE DON G
- Model: 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/kaye-don-g-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 LAX90DVG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG14), Aug 6, 1990: Don G. Kaye RV-3 (N840DK), Willows, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE RUNWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

## 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 19900806030449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900806030449A), Aug 6, 1990: Amtrvn VANSRV3 (N840DK), Willows, CA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Tried to land on remaining runway. Nosed over. 107 degrees possible vapor lock.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 20000831SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000831SH024), Jul 1, 2000: BOLT. FAILED. OWNER REPORTED 5 OF 6 AN 6-60 PROPELLER BOLTS FAILED IN-FLIGHT. BOLTS SENT TO MFG, FOUND IN SPEC REASON FOR FAILURE DUE TO BOLTS BEING TOO LONG PREVENTING PROPE

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Tolle Alan E RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/tolle-alan-e-rv-3): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608G9
- [Kinsler RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/kinsler-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601FP
- [White Gerald R RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/white-gerald-r-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601QW
- [Fitts William J RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/fitts-william-j-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601UZ
- [Linzel Jesse Gray JR RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/linzel-jesse-gray-jr-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602B4
- [Cammack Howard D RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/cammack-howard-d-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602HM
- [Albrecht Peter H RV 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/albrecht-peter-h-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603GX
- [Arnold Alan RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/arnold-alan-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604SK
- [Stark Tim RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stark-tim-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056052Y
- [Fritz W E RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/fritz-w-e-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056061T
- [Smith Francis H RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-francis-h-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056081E
- [Harle Harold L RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/harle-harold-l-rv-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056081S

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