# Sands Thomas E ROTORWAY 162F

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05619C1
- Manufacturer (registry): SANDS THOMAS E
- Model: ROTORWAY 162F
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sands-thomas-e-rotorway-162f

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 NYC08LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA259), Jul 27, 2008: Sands Thomas E Rotorway 162 (N412TS), Graysville, TN, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of control for undetermined reasons.

## 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 20080727841709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080727841709A), Jul 27, 2008: Amtr ROTORWAY162F (N412TS), Graysville, TN, Destroyed. (-23) During normal flight pilot noticed a vibration and started experiencing cyclic control problems with the aircraft. The cyclic control had unusual feel…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2006FA0001076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001076), Oct 30, 2006: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED ON CIRCLING CLIMB FROM AIRPORT. ROD CAME THRU ENGINE BLOCK. (INCIDENT ISW1107003) (K)

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Stewart Mcquillian ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/stewart-mcquillian-rotorway-162f): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05640QD
- [Hollander James Mark ROTORWAY 162-F](https://openairdocs.org/model/hollander-james-mark-rotorway-162-f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604CQ
- [Young William G ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/young-william-g-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056057Q
- [Bryce Kevin L ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/bryce-kevin-l-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605MH
- [Workman Joseph ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/workman-joseph-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056075V
- [David Gonzales ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/david-gonzales-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609IO
- [Fowles Richard D ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/fowles-richard-d-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610A5
- [Kirby Robert A ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/kirby-robert-a-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610EL
- [Thorndike E J ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/thorndike-e-j-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056116Y
- [Boone Douglas M ROTORWAY 162-F](https://openairdocs.org/model/boone-douglas-m-rotorway-162-f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612E7
- [Lemay Steven Louis ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/lemay-steven-louis-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614UK
- [Lenhart George B JR ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/lenhart-george-b-jr-rotorway-162f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561569

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