# Riley D-16A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9230612 - Manufacturer (registry): RILEY - Model: D-16A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 114 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A1) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: American Navion Society Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/riley-d-16a 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. - [AD 64-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-08-04): Nose Landing Gear · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A. Effective May 11, 1964 - [AD 63-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-16-06): Gear Selector Valve End Fitting · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A. Effective Aug 23, 1963 - [AD 63-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-16-05): Main Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A. Effective Aug 23, 1963 - [AD 63-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-21-05): Main and Nose Retraction Links · American Navion Society D-16, D-16A, 480 and 8 more - [AD 55-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-06-01): Fuselage Fuel Tank Enclosure · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N119N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119N): [Mcmillan Joseph W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMILLAN%20JOSEPH%20W), [West Grove, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/West%20Grove), S/N TTN-51 ## 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 SEA07CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA032), Dec 1, 2006: Riley D-16A (N119N), Point Roberts, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. ## 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 20061201029229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061201029229A), Dec 1, 2006: Multec D16A (N119N), Point Roberts, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he was on takeoff roll, just at rotation speed, the nose suddenly veered left and the nose began to "sink." Right rudder was no longer able… ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2010FA0000162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000162), Oct 5, 2009: GASKET. FAILED. DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER/FUEL PRESSURE IN THE LT ENG. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REESTABLISH FUEL FLOW TO THE ENG BY TURNING ON THE ELEC - [SDR 20001229SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001229SH004), Dec 1, 2000: BLADE. CRACKED. PROPELLERS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL AND AD COMPLIANCE. BLADE SN 93464 IS SCRAP BECAUSE IT IS CRACKED IN THE SHANK. ONE OF THE BLADE THRUST BEARINGS PN A14B INSTALLE - [SDR 20001229SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001229SH003), Dec 1, 2000: BLADE. CRACKED. DISASSEMBLY OF PROPELLER FOR O/H AND AD COMPLIANCE REVEALED BLADE, SN 106993, IS SCRAP BECAUSE BALANCE HOLE TOO DEEP. MAX DEPTH IS 6.5 INCHES. BLADE, SN A27681, ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (26) 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA4-1007](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1007): Installation of balance weights(Brittain Aircraft P/N 3010) on leading edge of Navion ailerons. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA4-1028](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1028): Installation of Brittain Industries 20-gallon wing tip tanks. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA605WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA605WE): Installation of Brittain Industries, Inc. Model B-4 Flight Control System, including PC-1 Pitch Assist, AH-1 Altitude Hold and NAV-1 Navigation Coupler. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA4553SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4553SW): Installation of Brittain Model NAV Flite IV Model BI-825 system or B5C Model BI826 system. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA4-920](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-920): Installed Brittain/Clarkson Autopilot. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA487WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA487WE): Installation of Brittain Pitch Assist PC-1 and Altitude Hold AH-1. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA644WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA644WE): Installation of Brittain Dynertial Pitch Assist, Model PC-1 and optional Altitude Hold, Model AH-1. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA662WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA662WE): Installation of Brittain Industries, Inc., Model B1-400 Hi-Lo Sensitivity Adaptor. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA1488WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1488WE): Installation of Brittain Industries, Inc. Model B2C Flight Control System. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA4-1165](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1165): Installation of Firestone Model DFA-180 or Bodell BMI-2000 wheel in lieu of Firestone 6C5 or Goodrich 613MD wheel (on nose gear). Skybound Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA3328SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3328SO): Install landing gear wheel cover. Goldman Don - [STC SA144SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA144SO): Installation of control wheel. Garcia Joaquin - [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli - [STC SA54WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA54WE): Installation of single-piece windshield and side windows. Cal Aero Industries, Inc - [STC SA268SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA268SW): Installation of Mitchell automatic pilot model AK116. Mitchell Industries, Inc - [STC SA162EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA162EA): Modification of Navion retract link assembly 145-34106. Rudolph Chalow - [STC SA200CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA200CE): Nose and main gear retracting link replacement. Western Machine Repair Service - [STC SA278SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA278SO): Main and nose landing gear retract links. William E Freeman - [STC SA353EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA353EA): Nose section modified. Liebolt John - [STC SA4-925](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-925): Magnetic flight director 2000. Clarkson Company - [STC SA1-396](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-396): Navion retract links 143-33165 and 143-33165-10 modified. Rudolph Chalow ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Temco D-16A](https://openairdocs.org/model/temco-d-16a): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 9230604 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.