# Rutan VARIVIGGEN 50-160

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0562328
- Manufacturer (registry): RUTAN
- Model: VARIVIGGEN 50-160
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rutan-variviggen-50-160

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)

- [N27VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27VV): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1972, S/N 001
- [N299AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N299AR): [Autry Timothy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTRY%20TIMOTHY%20R), [Stedman, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Stedman), built 1987, S/N 299

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19880117004289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880117004289I), Jan 17, 1988: Amtrru VARIEZE (N299AR), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Aircraft developed a severe vibration. Found engine cowl support brace had broken and hit propeller.

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