# Sowder D RV-4 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05603MG - Manufacturer (registry): SOWDER D - Model: RV-4 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sowder-d-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 (1) - [N62427](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62427): [Rabaut Charles P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RABAUT%20CHARLES%20P), [Oceanside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oceanside), built 1997, S/N 3786 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (10) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA100415003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100415003), Mar 10, 2010: NUT. BROKEN. 1 TAKE-OFF ROLL WITH CONSIDERABLE RT RUDDER BEING APPLIED (NORMAL FOR ACFT TYPE) PEDAL RELEASED FROM CABLE AND FLIPPED FWD. RT BRAKE AND RUDDER CONTROL WAS LOST - [SDR CA090507006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090507006), May 7, 2009: ELT. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING 12 MONTH INSP OF ELT IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G THE UNIT WOULD NOT GENERATE A AUDIO MODULATION RECOGNIZABLE AS A TYPICAL ELT SIGNAL. - [SDR 2004FA0000140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000140), Jan 28, 2004: SPINNER. MISINSTALLED. PROPELLER DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR DUE TO IMPROPER SPINNER INSTALLATION. - [SDR 98ZZZX2709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2709), Jul 13, 1998: IMPULSE COUPLING. FAILED. AIRCRAFT ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION ON RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WITH A START MODE, SO DID NOT REALIZE THE IMPULSE ON LEFT SIDE. SLICK MAG WAS GOING - [SDR AU980898](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980898), Jul 7, 1998: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) ENGINE DYNAFOCAL MOUNT BOLTS THREAD-BOUND RESULTING IN A 0.794MM (0.0312 INCH) GAP BETWEEN THE RUBBER MOUNTS AND THE ENGINE. - [SDR AU980896](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980896), Jul 7, 1998: BOLTS. MISSING. (AUS) FRONT ENGINE MOUNT TO CENTER CONSOLE TUNNEL ANGLE AND BOLTS NOT INSTALLED DURING CONSTRUCTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AU980895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980895), Jul 7, 1998: SPLICE. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) LOWER SPAR SPLICE PLATES LOCATED AT W420 TRANSPOSED FRONT TO REAR. SHARP EDGES MARKED THE BULKHEAD. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AU980894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980894), Jul 7, 1998: DISC. RUBBING. (AUS) BRAKE DISCS RUBBING ON SPAT BACKPLATES. - [SDR AU980892](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980892), Jul 7, 1998: BATTERY CABLE. DAMAGED. (AUS) MAIN BATTERY CABLE CUT THROUGH AND ARCING. CABLE RAN THROUGH A JAGGED HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEEL FIREWALL WITH NO SUPPORT OR GROMMET FITTED. PERSONNEL/M - [SDR AU980891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980891), Jul 7, 1998: BOLTS. MISSING. (AUS) WING SPAR TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FITTING BOLTS MISSING. 1. AN4-17A - 4 BOLTS MISSING. 2. AN3-16A - 6 BOLTS MISSING. 3. AN3-17A - 9 BOLTS MISSING. PERSONNE ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Jakel Helmut Leo RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/jakel-helmut-leo-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056081X - [Howe David RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/howe-david-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056084Y - [Davis JR William R RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-jr-william-r-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056086A - [Voshell Frank RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/voshell-frank-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056087D - [Eidal Peter M RV 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eidal-peter-m-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056089P - [Warren James M RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/warren-james-m-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608CZ - [Crawford Larry G RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/crawford-larry-g-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608EP - [Hutchins Frank RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/hutchins-frank-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608HB - [Briggs John R RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/briggs-john-r-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608VT - [Huiatt Forrest D RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/huiatt-forrest-d-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608X3 - [Lindsey Larry C RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindsey-larry-c-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05612CU - [Schultz Jack RV4](https://openairdocs.org/model/schultz-jack-rv4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05612EH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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