# Townsend-Synder RULTAN VARIEZE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05609VM
- Manufacturer (registry): TOWNSEND-SYNDER
- Model: RULTAN VARIEZE
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/townsend-synder-rultan-varieze

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 CHI92DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX02), Jul 9, 1992: Townsend-Snyder Rultan Varieze (N40TS), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER FUEL TANK SELECTION.

## 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.

- [Accident 19920709024809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920709024809A), Jul 9, 1992: Amtrru VARIEZE (N40TS), Indianapolis, IN, Substantial damage. Engine quit on approach. Landed short in tall corn. Left fuel selector on header tank. Ran dry. Failed select mains
- [Incident 19830608032649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830608032649I), Jun 8, 1983: Amtrru VARIEZE (N40TS), Mount Comfort, IN, Minor damage. Landed short of the runway. Pilot unfamiliar with use of spoilers on the homebuilt aircraft.

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