# Payne/Foster GLASAIR - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05655PB - Manufacturer (registry): PAYNE/FOSTER - Model: GLASAIR - 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/payne-foster-glasair 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) - [N250CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250CH): [Sorrell Jeffrey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SORRELL%20JEFFREY%20R), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), S/N 250 ## 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 ERA11CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA471), Aug 24, 2011: Payne/Foster Glasair (N250CH), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. - [NTSB LAX94LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA262), Jun 19, 1994: Payne Foster Glasair (N250CH), Hesperia, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted landing and subsequent go-around. Factors were the high-density altitude, inappropriate fuel leaning procedures, and the gust of wind. ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20110824020259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110824020259A), Aug 24, 2011: Payne/Foster GLASAIR (N250CH), Ocala, FL, Substantial damage. During landing rollout on runway 18 at Ocala international airport, aircraft ground-looped to the left and departed the runway. Right main landing gear dug… - [Incident 20100909049789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100909049789I), Sep 9, 2010: Payne/Foste GLASAIR (N250CH), Moyck, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft arrived at the Blackwater Airstrip (NC61) at 1915 EST for landing. Pilot made a normal approach to landing with full flaps at 75 mph. Aircraft touched… - [Accident 19940619015429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940619015429A), Jun 19, 1994: Amtr GLASAIR (N250CH), Hesperia, CA, Substantial damage. Drifted off runway alignment in crosswind. Dragged wing. Floated. Struck two parked planes. Blamed 100 degree heat. - [Incident 19870617062139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870617062139I), Jun 17, 1987: Amtr GLASAIR (N250CH), Ft Leonard Wood, MO. Landed on aaf runway in error. Men and equipment on the runway. Intended airport 30 miles nne. Medical expired. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2002FA0000294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000294), Jul 22, 2001: FUEL FILTER. CLOGGED. IN LINE FUEL FILTER INSTALLED BETWEEN FUEL SELECTOR VALVE AND BOOST PUMP. CLOGGED WITH RUST DEBRIS, AND RESTRICTED FLOW TO ENGINES. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Owen William D GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/owen-william-d-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601ZY - [Goff Larry GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/goff-larry-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604HA - [Traver Larry L GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/traver-larry-l-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056079H - [Almazon Edward F GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/almazon-edward-f-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610G2 - [Via Mikael GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/via-mikael-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611MW - [Saar Jerry GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/saar-jerry-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614S3 - [Grey Kenneth P GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/grey-kenneth-p-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620GX - [Ragsdale Richard L GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/ragsdale-richard-l-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620TI - [Taylor Thomas M GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-thomas-m-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623HU - [Dooley James H GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/dooley-james-h-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626FQ - [Blumel Daniel M GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/blumel-daniel-m-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628BK - [Russell A Gelfan GLASAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/russell-a-gelfan-glasair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05631OS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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