# Smith F H SMITHS RV-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056203B
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH F H
- Model: SMITHS RV-4
- 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/smith-f-h-smiths-rv-4

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 FTW96LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA306), Jul 14, 1996: Smith RV4 (N83FS), Mandeville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20051119028609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051119028609I), Nov 19, 2005: Amtr RV4 (N83FS), Apex, NC. (-23) The pilot/repairman for this experimental aircraft reported that, after repairing a bracket on the engine oil cooler and reinstalling the oil cooler on…
- [Accident 19960714046169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960714046169A), Jul 14, 1996: Amtr RV4 (N83FS), New Orleans, LA, No damage. (-23) While on final approach for landing, the pilot experienced an engine failure. The pilot managed to ditch the aircraft to the water. Although the aircraft…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Smith Francis H JR SMITHS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-francis-h-jr-smiths-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612CV

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