# Robert Giesbrecht RV-4 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 05639IU, 05639JN - Manufacturer (registry): ROBERT GIESBRECHT - Model: RV-4 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท 4 cycle - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-giesbrecht-rv-4 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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) - [N169BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169BR): [Reyna Benjamin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNA%20BENJAMIN%20M), [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde), built 2005, S/N 2019 ## 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 CA100415003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100415003), Mar 10, 2010: NUT. BROKEN. 1 TAKE-OFF ROLL WITH CONSIDERABLE RT RUDDER BEING APPLIED (NORMAL FOR ACFT TYPE) PEDAL RELEASED FROM CABLE AND FLIPPED FWD. RT BRAKE AND RUDDER CONTROL WAS LOST - [SDR CA090507006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090507006), May 7, 2009: ELT. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING 12 MONTH INSP OF ELT IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G THE UNIT WOULD NOT GENERATE A AUDIO MODULATION RECOGNIZABLE AS A TYPICAL ELT SIGNAL. - [SDR 2004FA0000140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000140), Jan 28, 2004: SPINNER. MISINSTALLED. PROPELLER DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR DUE TO IMPROPER SPINNER INSTALLATION. - [SDR 98ZZZX2709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2709), Jul 13, 1998: IMPULSE COUPLING. FAILED. AIRCRAFT ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION ON RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WITH A START MODE, SO DID NOT REALIZE THE IMPULSE ON LEFT SIDE. SLICK MAG WAS GOING - [SDR AU980898](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980898), Jul 7, 1998: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) ENGINE DYNAFOCAL MOUNT BOLTS THREAD-BOUND RESULTING IN A 0.794MM (0.0312 INCH) GAP BETWEEN THE RUBBER MOUNTS AND THE ENGINE. - [SDR AU980896](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980896), Jul 7, 1998: BOLTS. MISSING. (AUS) FRONT ENGINE MOUNT TO CENTER CONSOLE TUNNEL ANGLE AND BOLTS NOT INSTALLED DURING CONSTRUCTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AU980895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980895), Jul 7, 1998: SPLICE. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) LOWER SPAR SPLICE PLATES LOCATED AT W420 TRANSPOSED FRONT TO REAR. SHARP EDGES MARKED THE BULKHEAD. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AU980894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980894), Jul 7, 1998: DISC. RUBBING. (AUS) BRAKE DISCS RUBBING ON SPAT BACKPLATES. - [SDR AU980892](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980892), Jul 7, 1998: BATTERY CABLE. DAMAGED. (AUS) MAIN BATTERY CABLE CUT THROUGH AND ARCING. CABLE RAN THROUGH A JAGGED HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEEL FIREWALL WITH NO SUPPORT OR GROMMET FITTED. PERSONNEL/M - [SDR AU980891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980891), Jul 7, 1998: BOLTS. MISSING. (AUS) WING SPAR TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FITTING BOLTS MISSING. 1. AN4-17A - 4 BOLTS MISSING. 2. AN3-16A - 6 BOLTS MISSING. 3. AN3-17A - 9 BOLTS MISSING. PERSONNE ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Jakel Helmut Leo RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/jakel-helmut-leo-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056081X - [Howe David RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/howe-david-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056084Y - [Davis JR William R RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-jr-william-r-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056086A - [Voshell Frank RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/voshell-frank-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056087D - [Eidal Peter M RV 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eidal-peter-m-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056089P - [Warren James M RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/warren-james-m-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608CZ - [Crawford Larry G RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/crawford-larry-g-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608EP - [Hutchins Frank RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/hutchins-frank-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608HB - [Briggs John R RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/briggs-john-r-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608VT - [Huiatt Forrest D RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/huiatt-forrest-d-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608X3 - [Lindsey Larry C RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindsey-larry-c-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05612CU - [Schultz Jack RV4](https://openairdocs.org/model/schultz-jack-rv4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05612EH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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