# Rans S-7S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 059012H
- Manufacturer (registry): RANS INC
- Model: S-7S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-s-7s

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 (2)

- [N2649](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2649): [Bents David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENTS%20DAVID%20J), [Elkin, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Elkin), built 2007, S/N 0406433
- [N429SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429SS): [Bohrnsen Geoff C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHRNSEN%20GEOFF%20C), [Philipsburg, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Philipsburg), built 2008, S/N 1005417

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 20160516006179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160516006179I), May 16, 2016: Rans Inc S-7S (N2649), Rockingham, NC, Minor damage. On final approach [privacy data omitted] flared to high and tried to correct it, but began to porpoise. When he coaxed the stick forward to settle on the main…
- [Incident 20070501825119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070501825119I), May 1, 2007: Rans RANSS7S (N2649), Wadsworth, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was practicing and attempting to gain experience in his new aircraft at his home airport. During landing roll he let the…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Byington Shain S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/byington-shain-s-7s): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05622KD
- [Schroeder Kriss S7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/schroeder-kriss-s7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056204F
- [Rupp S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rupp-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056213Y
- [Burke Raymond J JR S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/burke-raymond-j-jr-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621S9
- [Ferkin Mark S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/ferkin-mark-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625X0
- [Wemmering Jeffrey Lynn S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wemmering-jeffrey-lynn-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056263I
- [Long Edmond L S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/long-edmond-l-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627OJ
- [Francoix Jacques S7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/francoix-jacques-s7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629ZT
- [Washington Robert D S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/washington-robert-d-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05630OY
- [Robberson II Joe F S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/robberson-ii-joe-f-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635FJ
- [Estes Austin L S-7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/estes-austin-l-s-7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635TW
- [Bottoms Robert S S7S](https://openairdocs.org/model/bottoms-robert-s-s7s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639XP

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