# Mesafox KITFOX - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05640H5 - Manufacturer (registry): MESAFOX LLC - Model: KITFOX - 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/mesafox-kitfox 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) - [N915KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N915KF): [Mesafox LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MESAFOX%20LLC), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 2022, S/N KA21118495 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA23LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA116), Jan 19, 2023: Mesafox Kitfox (N915KF), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent encounter with the jet blast of another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s left wing. ## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20230119001289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230119001289A), Jan 19, 2023: Mesafox LLC KITFOX (N915KF), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. At 16:22Z aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Kitfox amphibian amateur homebuilt, parked at signature flight support called Orlando international (mco) ground… ## Service difficulty reports (15) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2018FA0000213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000213), Jul 12, 2018: STRUT. CRACKED. MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK IN THE PAINT ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE NOSE STRUT AT THE WELD AREA FOR THE PIVOT TO STRUT LOCATION. AFTER REMOVING THE PAINT USING PAINT STR - [SDR 2018FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000203), Jul 9, 2018: STRUT. DAMAGED. FOUND A CRACK IN THE PAINT ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE NOSE STRUT AT THE WELD AREA FOR THE PIVOT TO STRUT LOCATION. AFTER REMOVING THE PAINT USING PAINT STRIPPER TH - [SDR 2018FA0000205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000205), Feb 13, 2018: FLOAT. SATURATED. FOLLOWING A.7 HOUR CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THROTTLE WAS REDUCED FOR DESCENT. IMMEDIATELY ENGINE BEGAN ROUGH RUNNING. ENGINE INFORMATION SYSTEM SHOWED NUMBER 1 NOT - [SDR 2005FA0001047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001047), Jul 7, 2005: SHUTTLE VALVE. LOCKED. FULL STOP LANDING, BRAKES LOCKED UP AND AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, DAMAGING THE PROPELLER AND LOWER ENGINE COWLING. MFG HAS ISSUED SL NR 23 RE: SIMILAR OR SAME PROBLE - [SDR 98ZZZX2470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2470), May 27, 1998: STRUCTURE. FAILED. THE FUSELAGE BUCKLED IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT LANDING GEAR. INSPECTION REVEALED THE DIAGONAL TUBE COMPLETELY BROKE JUST ABOVE THE WELD. ALL INDICATIONS ARE THE W - [SDR 98ZZZX2284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2284), May 24, 1998: SHOCK CORD. FAILED. THE KIT FOX ON LANDING SUDDENLY LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AFTER AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST WITHOUT INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS, BUT WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT, - [SDR 98ZZZX898](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX898), Nov 27, 1997: SPARK PLUG. FAILED. AN EQUIVALENT AUTOMOTIVE SPARK PLUG WAS USED IN PLACE OF THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER-RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG DUE TO LOCAL AVAILABILITY. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 25 HOURS, - [SDR 97ZZZX4249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4249), Sep 23, 1997: GEAR LEG. FAILED. AFTER AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY AND PROCEEDED TO THE TAXIWAY. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR FAILED AT WELD AREA. - [SDR 97ZZZX3193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3193), Jun 4, 1997: CRANKSHAFT. ROD FAILED. CRANKSHAFT CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILED CAUSING PISTON CONNECTING ROD TO FAIL WHICH LOCKED ENGINE. ENGINE COOLANT AND EXHAUST TEMPERATURE NORMAL PRIOR TO FAILU - [SDR 97ZZZX2943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2943), Jun 1, 1997: ENGINE. SEIZED. ENGINE SEIZED AFTER 2 HOURS OF FLIGHT OPERATION ON INITIAL FLIGHT. ENGINE WAS STORED FOR 4 YEARS AND UNCRATED FOR 2 YEARS. ENIGNE SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON O - [SDR 97ZZZX4961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4961), May 1, 1997: RING GEAR. FAILED. PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND METAL FILINGS AROUND STARTER. FURTHER INSP REVEALED A LARGE CRACK NEAR A BOLT HOLE ON THE STARTER RING GEAR THAT WAS SEPARATED BY .1 - [SDR 96ZZZX3780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3780), Jun 22, 1996: FUEL LINE. DETERIORATED. DURING RUN-UP TEST PRIOR TO TEST FLIGHT, ENGINE DEMONSTRATED SYMPTOMS OF FUEL STARVATION. REMOVED FUEL LINE AT SUPPLY OF FUEL FILTER. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF BLA - [SDR 96ZZZX2647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2647), Sep 29, 1995: POINTS. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED ON TAKEOFF. FOUND METAL FILINGS AROUND TRIGGER POINTS WHICH GROUNDED OUT IGNITION SYSTEM. UNABLE TO FIND WHERE FILINGS CAME FROM. - [SDR 96ZZZX1530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1530), Aug 20, 1995: ENGINE. FAILED. IT WAS REPORTED AN ENGINE BEARING FAILED CAUSING THE INTERNAL TIMING TO CHANGE LEADING TO ENGINE STOPPAGE DUE TO INCORRECT IGNITION TIMING. - [SDR 95ZZZX4571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4571), Aug 1, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. AT CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE POWER SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THROTTLE CABLE BROKE DURING FLIGHT. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Good Martin KIT FOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/good-martin-kit-fox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056024F - [Graichen Peter K KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/graichen-peter-k-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602XB - [Hughes James KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-james-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603IC - [Decker Leon T KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/decker-leon-t-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607CG - [Diggins Charles J KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/diggins-charles-j-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611V5 - [Watkins Richard D KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/watkins-richard-d-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561208 - [Winterton Dean A KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/winterton-dean-a-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056122P - [Parrish David F KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/parrish-david-f-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056123T - [Olsen Hugh KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/olsen-hugh-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056126K - [Weeks Dwain KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/weeks-dwain-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056126U - [Hibbard Earl W KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/hibbard-earl-w-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056127U - [Bettcher Leroy KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/bettcher-leroy-kitfox): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056128Q --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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