# Short Ronald H LANCAIR 320

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618Y1
- Manufacturer (registry): SHORT RONALD H
- Model: LANCAIR 320
- 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/short-ronald-h-lancair-320

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 LAX95LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA306), Aug 26, 1995: Short Lancair 320 (N3204S), Rio Vista, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the wing flap actuator pushrod creating an asymmetrical flap condition during the landing flare maneuver. A contributing factor was the failure of the owner/builder to incorporate a…

## 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 19950826025959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950826025959A), Aug 26, 1995: Amtr LANCAIR (N3204S), Rio Vista, CA, Substantial damage. Wing hit runway on landing flare. Bounced. Unable bring wing up. Ground looped. Right wing flap up. Rod had broken.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2019FA0000276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000276), Aug 21, 2019: SERVO. VAPOR LOCK. ENGINE FUEL VAPOR LOCK SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF.
- [SDR 2012FA0000811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000811), Dec 11, 2012: WHEEL. CRACKED. DURING THE PROCEDURE OF CHANGING THE TIRE, DETECT A CRACK ON THE RIM, AS WELL AS IN THE BEARING HOUSING AREA AND THE INNER PART OF THE RIM.
- [SDR 2008FA0000766](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000766), Aug 8, 2008: ACTUATOR. FAILED. MULTIPLE FLAP ACTUATION FAILURES. (K)

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mckee Robert H LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/mckee-robert-h-lancair-320): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056078A
- [Rumburg William LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/rumburg-william-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602GV
- [Fife Glade W LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/fife-glade-w-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602HD
- [Harrelson William C LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/harrelson-william-c-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602J4
- [Darcangelo Harold LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/darcangelo-harold-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602LD
- [Warren James E LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/warren-james-e-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602M4
- [Anderson Gary LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-gary-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056034B
- [Garland John LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/garland-john-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603HP
- [Winterberg Brian LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/winterberg-brian-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603KU
- [Mitchell James R LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/mitchell-james-r-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603QO
- [Space Roy D LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/space-roy-d-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603XK
- [Cross Douglas J LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/cross-douglas-j-lancair-320): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056047X

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