# Sullivan SPENCER AIR CAR S12E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9570406
- Manufacturer (registry): SULLIVAN
- Model: SPENCER AIR CAR S12E
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 82 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sullivan-spencer-air-car-s12e

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

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19790804030839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790804030839I), Aug 4, 1979: Amtrsr SPENCERAIRCR (N10TS), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Gear indication showed down on amphibian. Nose damage when plane taxied to launch ramp gear up. Shorted wire.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Lamb Gary B SPENCER AIR CAR S12E](https://openairdocs.org/model/lamb-gary-b-spencer-air-car-s12e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056153B
- [Palmer Douglas Ian SPENCER AIRCAR S12E](https://openairdocs.org/model/palmer-douglas-ian-spencer-aircar-s12e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05622HB

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