# Robert Andre M RV6 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 056165B - Manufacturer (registry): ROBERT ANDRE M - Model: RV6 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-andre-m-rv6 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) - [N718AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N718AM): [Gillespie Ranch LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLESPIE%20RANCH%20LLC), [Okanogan, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Okanogan), built 2004, S/N 60452 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (10) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2019FA0000341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000341), Oct 14, 2019: ELT. FALSE ACTIVATION. AT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, HEARD ACK ELT E-04 BUZZER GOING OFF. ELT WAS UPGRADED IN JULY 2019. THIS WAS FIRST FALSE ALARM. FLEW FROM 18A TO NC25. FLIGHT WAS ABOUT 1.5 - [SDR 2011FA0000327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000327), Apr 25, 2011: PUMP. DEFECTIVE. EXPERIMENTAL FUEL BOOST PUMP PN PX375B-40A-5-25-F, SN 30313 01-10. NEW PUMP BENCH TESTED BEFORE INSTALLATION, WOULD NOT SELF PRIME. PUMP ALSO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY - [SDR 99ZZZX2151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2151), Apr 24, 1999: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. BROKEN CRANKSHAFT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE SEIZED. LANDED ON ROAD WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. NO OTHER DAMAGE. - [SDR 99ZZZX337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX337), Aug 8, 1998: ENGINE. MISMANUFACTURED. THIS ENGINE WAS INSTALLED NEW ON A HOMEBUILT KIT VAN RV-6 AIRCRAFT. DUIRNG CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PROPELLER BECAME LOOSE CAUSING A VIBRATION. THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT C - [SDR AU980688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980688), Jun 14, 1998: STRUT. FAILED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR LEG FAILED IN AREA OF UPPER ATTACHMENT. SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DEFECT. - [SDR 97ZZZX5172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5172), Nov 26, 1997: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE BROKE IN CRUISE FLIGHT CAUSING FORCED LANDING. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CAUSE AS VIBRATION STRESS. RECOMMEND USING HEAVIER CABLE WITH THREADED T - [SDR 98ZZZX836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX836), Nov 25, 1997: PEDAL. FAILED. LEFT RUDDER PEDAL SNAPPED OFF OF CROSS PIECE. ASSEMBLY WAS FACTORY PURCHASED. BOTH PARTS SENT TO NTSB FOR ANALYSIS. NTSB DETERMINED THERE WAS A FATIGUE CRACK OR - [SDR 97ZZZX502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX502), Dec 22, 1996: ELT. FAILED. ON ACCIDENT SITE, ELT WAS REMOVED FROM FUSELAGE AND SWITCH WAS IN 'ARM'. NO OUTPUT FROM TRANSMITTER ON 121.5 WAS DETECTED BY RADIO RECEIVERS AT ACCIDENT SITE. W - [SDR 96ZZZX5138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5138), Oct 28, 1995: MAGNETO. COIL FAILED. ON MAY 4, 1995, DUE TO HARD START PROBLEM, THE LEFT MAG COIL WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. ON OCTOBER 28, 1995, THE RIGHT MAG FAILED IN-FLIGHT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COIL. - [SDR 96ZZZX5137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5137), Oct 28, 1995: MAGNETO. COIL FAILED. ON MAY 4, 1995, DUE TO HARD START PROBLEM, THE LEFT MAG COIL WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. ON OCTOBER 28, 1995, THE RIGHT MAG FAILED IN-FLIGHT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COIL. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Hersha Scott C RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/hersha-scott-c-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05607M3 - [Vans RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056102T - [Bruch S/Gregerson J S RV6](https://openairdocs.org/model/bruch-s-gregerson-j-s-rv6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05614NM - [Scholl Jonathan RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/scholl-jonathan-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05619BY - [South Florida Ultralights RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/south-florida-ultralights-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631KJ - [Howard Michael A RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/howard-michael-a-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056011Q - [Moore Charles P RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/moore-charles-p-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056019Y - [Leonard Robert D RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/leonard-robert-d-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601C4 - [Walters Leonard W RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/walters-leonard-w-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601F4 - [Keas Robert K RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/keas-robert-k-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601IS - [Gosselin Leonard Joseph RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/gosselin-leonard-joseph-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601O0 - [Nielsen Mark C RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/nielsen-mark-c-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601OQ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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