# Rearwin 8500

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2371302
- Manufacturer (registry): REARWIN
- Model: 8500
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-591](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-591) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Commonwealth Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rearwin-8500

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 (4)

- [N15898](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15898): [Andrews Leon V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREWS%20LEON%20V), [Germantown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Germantown), S/N 478
- [N16473](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16473): [May Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20MICHAEL%20S), [Axtell, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Axtell), built 1936, S/N 502
- [N17099](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17099): [Talen Timothy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALEN%20TIMOTHY%20L), [Springfield, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Springfield), S/N 541D
- [N4478D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4478D): [Brandt Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDT%20TERRY%20R), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 428

## 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 LAX88FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA273), Jul 29, 1988: Rearwin 8500 (N15855), Glendale, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: SEPERATION OF AN ENGINE CYLINDER THAT MOVED INTO THE PLANE OF THE WOODEN PROPELLER BLADES. THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE SHEARED BY THE DISLODGED CYLINDER. THE ROUGH LANDING SURFACE CONTRIBUTED TO THE…

## 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 19880729028369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880729028369A), Jul 29, 1988: Comwth REWN8500 (N15855), Glendale, CA, Substantial damage. Cylinder pulled out of engine case and shattered the wood prop. Crash landed.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA167CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA167CH): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Rearwin 8500 DELUXE](https://openairdocs.org/model/rearwin-8500-deluxe): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2371304
- [Commonwealth REARWIN 8500](https://openairdocs.org/model/commonwealth-rearwin-8500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2371306
- [Commonwealth REARWIN 8500 DELUXE](https://openairdocs.org/model/commonwealth-rearwin-8500-deluxe): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2371308

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