# Schaffer Gary W LANCAIR - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 056185S - Manufacturer (registry): SCHAFFER GARY W - Model: LANCAIR - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schaffer-gary-w-lancair 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 CEN11FA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA434), Jun 30, 2011: Schaffer Gary W Lancair (N358MA), Yukon, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's use of an excessive bank angle while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the… ## 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 20110630014979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110630014979A), Jun 30, 2011: Schaffer Gary W LANCAIR (N358MA), Yukon, OK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot was to ferry newly purchased aircraft to the new owner. Aircraft departed wiley post airport (pwa) in bethany Oklahoma where witnesses reported the… ## Service difficulty reports (14) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2018FA0000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000068), Jan 3, 2018: SERVO DRIVE. BROKEN. WHEN DESCENDING THROUGH 20,000 FEET, PLANE PITCHED UP ABRUPTLY AND STARTED BUFFETING. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND FEATHERED THE PROPELLER. THE BUFFETING CONTINUED. - [SDR CA121211005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121211005), Nov 28, 2012: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF WITH THE INTENTION TO LAND AT DESTINATION AIRPORT. - [SDR CA120829004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120829004), Aug 29, 2012: BYPASS VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE ON INITIAL TEST FLIQHT AFTER ENGINE INSTALLATION IN NR 1 POSITION, OIL TEMPERATURE WAS SEEN TO BE CLIMBING TOWARDS THE RED LINE. THE TEST - [SDR CA120420001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120420001), Apr 19, 2012: TIP CAP. DEPARTED. (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT CONDITION, RT WING TIP SUDDENLY BROKE AWAY FROM ITS LOWER POINTS AND LIFTED TO A NEARLY VERTICAL POSITION. MINIMAL CHANGE IN CONTRO - [SDR 2007FA0000106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000106), Jan 11, 2007: FRICTION LOCK. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDED WITH LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DEPARTING RUNWAY FROM WHICH TAKEOFF WAS MADE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED FR - [SDR 9132005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9132005), Sep 14, 2005: STEP. DAMAGED. RETRACTABLE STEP ASSEMBLY MECHANISM IS ATTACHED TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUT BY A STEEL BRAIDED CABLE WITH METAL CLAMP. CLAMP AROUND STRUT ROTATED ALLOWING EXCESSI - [SDR 2005FA0001332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001332), Jul 24, 2005: OIL FILTER. FAILED. CHANGED OIL AND OIL FILTER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE BEGAN DECLINING TO < 10PSI. NO RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LAN - [SDR 2002FA0001257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001257), Oct 22, 2002: NUT. SEPARATED. NUT SECURING ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR CAME OFF. GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY FELL OFF OF ALTERNATOR SHAFT DAMAGING INTERNAL ENGINE GEARS. - [SDR 97ZZZX4843](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4843), Nov 12, 1997: SELECTOR VALVE. MISMANUFACTURED. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BY THE NTSB DISCOVERED THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE SUPPLIED BY THE KIT MANUFACTURER WAS FOUND MODIFIED FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN CONFIGURATIO - [SDR AU960375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960375), Mar 6, 1996: MLG. DISTORTED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR LEG BENT IN AREA ABOVE OVERCENTRE LINK - [SDR 96ZZZX1252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1252), Feb 23, 1996: STRUT. COLLAPSED. DURING TAKEOFF AND GEAR RETRACTION, THE FREE CASTERING NOSE GEAR TURNED SIDEWAYS, AND, THEREFORE UPON EXTENSION, THE NOSE GEAR STAYED SIDEWAYS AND COLLAPSED ON - [SDR 96ZZZX263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX263), Nov 28, 1995: ROD END. FAILED. ROD END FROM GEAR LEG TO OVERCENTER LINK FAILED. SUBMITTER STATED PART NEEDS TO BE REDESIGNED FROM TUBE TO SOLID BOLT. - [SDR 95ZZZX6299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6299), Oct 8, 1995: GEAR WELDMENT. BENT. FOUND RT MLG WELDMENT BENT 2 INCHES FORWARD OF REAR TRUNNION. SUBMITTER STATES BEND IS RESULT OF HARD LANDING. LANDINGS, 65. - [SDR 95ZZZX3249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3249), Jun 16, 1995: SOLENOID. FAILED. PANEL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF GEAR DID NOT LOCK AND THERE WERE NO GEAR LIGHTS AVAILABLE. GEAR LOCKS OKAY ON GROUND. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Larue Carl LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/larue-carl-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603NZ - [Martin Gene R LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-gene-r-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607JE - [300 Knots LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/300-knots-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610MK - [Drollinger Howard LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/drollinger-howard-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056129F - [Lara Jess D LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/lara-jess-d-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056148R - [Manojcher Adli LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/manojcher-adli-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615UR - [Langerud Clarence LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/langerud-clarence-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056168D - [Wolfe Donal L LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/wolfe-donal-l-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616NP - [Eddy S C / Behymer R D LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/eddy-s-c-behymer-r-d-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616QB - [Santos Joseph T LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/santos-joseph-t-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617PS - [Hunt Jimmy LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunt-jimmy-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056183D - [Poco John F LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/poco-john-f-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618BT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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