# Menefee Michael O RAF VARI-EZE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05613WQ
- Manufacturer (registry): MENEFEE MICHAEL O
- Model: RAF VARI-EZE
- 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/menefee-michael-o-raf-vari-eze

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 SEA04CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA054), Mar 21, 2004: Menefee RAF Vari-Eze (N200TZ), Bremerton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in a stall. Factors include a rough running engine for undetermined reasons and rough/uneven terrain.

## 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 20040321004359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040321004359A), Mar 21, 2004: Amtr VARIEZE (N200TZ), Bremerton, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that after he initiated a touch and go, the aircraft developed a severe vibration. He then called out on his radio that he needed to…
- [Incident 20031025030039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031025030039I), Oct 25, 2003: Amtr VARIEZE (N200TZ), Bremerton, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that this was the first flight for his home built aircraft. Upon touchdown the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained damage to it's…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cowley RAF VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/cowley-raf-varieze): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560941
- [Uhley-Mason R.A.F. VARI-EZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/uhley-mason-r-a-f-vari-eze): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05609G1
- [Hammond Charles RAF VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/hammond-charles-raf-varieze): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05609GS
- [Turansky-David R.A.F. VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/turansky-david-r-a-f-varieze): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05609P2

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