# Sheahen Dane E RV8A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056112E
- Manufacturer (registry): SHEAHEN DANE E
- Model: RV8A
- 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/sheahen-dane-e-rv8a

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 ERA16FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA127), Mar 12, 2016: Sheahen Dane E RV-8 (N838RV), Clermont, FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing; which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was…

## 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 20160312004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312004579A), Mar 12, 2016: Sheahen Dane E RV8A (N838RV), Clermont, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The aircraft accident occurred in Clermont Florida approximately 1/2 mile north of the south lake hospital. Cause of accident unknown at this time.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 2004FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000377), May 10, 2004: BEARING. SEIZED. THIS WAS SECOND FLIGHT ON THE AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT DEPARTED, AND UPON CLIMB OUT ENGINE EXPERIENCED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE AND REDUCED RPM, PILOT RETURNED TO RUNWAY 
- [SDR 2003FA0000175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000175), Jan 24, 2003: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. ALTIMETER PURCHASED NEW. MAY 5, 2001 MANUFACTURE DATE. FAILED TO PASS FRICTION PORTION OF PITOT/STATIC/XPDR. BIANNUAL CHECK. MFG CONTACTED AND IS UNAWARE OF ANY

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Vans RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605XN
- [Brumbelow C Scott RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/brumbelow-c-scott-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560616
- [Hill Jimmy RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hill-jimmy-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056067K
- [Williams Glenn RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-glenn-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056079B
- [Rowbotham Charles A RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rowbotham-charles-a-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607IQ
- [Anderson A/Wilts G RV8-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-a-wilts-g-rv8-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607OO
- [Steffensen Mark A RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/steffensen-mark-a-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056084S
- [Sowder Donald M RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sowder-donald-m-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608J0
- [Shanklin Max L RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/shanklin-max-l-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608P0
- [Buchanan Lee RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/buchanan-lee-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608YG
- [Kwech H/Robberson J L RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/kwech-h-robberson-j-l-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609IZ
- [Crane Gregory L RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/crane-gregory-l-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561012

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