Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 06001BU, 06001CG

Manufacturer (registry)
VASHON AIRCRAFT
Model
RANGER R7
Registry codes
06001BU, 06001CG
Registered
133 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Light sport

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 118

2017Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 118 aircraft
20171
20188
201915
202016
202114
202214
202317
20248
202521
20264

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 133

See all 133 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('06001BU', '06001CG')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('06001BU', '06001CG')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20260827013289IVashon Ranger R7 · Carbondale, ILA student pilot bounced the aircraft multiple times during landing on runway 36L at Carbondale/murphysboro, IL (mdh), on his first solo flight. After taxiing to the ramp and parking, the post-flight inspection found firewall damage.Aug 27, 2026 · N369VR · Minor damageIncident 20260318003789IVashon Ranger R7 · Kahului, HIAircraft light sport was performing touch and go's at ogg runway 5. After touchdown/contact of both MLG wheels aircraft nose came down and upon contact NLG sheared off. Aircraft skid approx 168FT. Aircraft was then towed off runway and returned to ramp.Mar 18, 2026 · N332VR · Minor damageIncident 20250823011339IVashon Ranger R7 · Paducah, KYOn Saturday, August 23, 2025, a Vashon ranger R7 was on the landing roll when the tire separated from the aircraft. The outer wheel half failed and separated from the aircraft. The damage was minor and there was no post-incident fire or damage to other…Aug 23, 2025 · N384VR · Minor damageIncident 20240904012249IVashon Ranger R7 · Everett, WAWith the flight instructor (PIC) on board the aircraft, the student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. During the 7th touch & go, the nose gear buckled in, causing propeller to strike the runway. PIC then took back full control of the aircaft. PIC…Sep 4, 2024 · N345VR · Minor damageAccident 20230418011419AVashon Ranger R7 · Upland, CAOn April 18, 2023, at approximately 16:35 l, [privacy data omitted], a single-engine piston-powered fixed-wing light sport aircraft, was conducting touch-and-go practice on runway 24 at Cable Airport (ccb). The flight was for personal, private operations.…Apr 18, 2023 · N349VR · Substantial damageIncident 20230206001259IVashon Ranger R7 · Edgewater, FLAircraft was taxiing and the l/h MLG "broke off/sheered" off aircraft.Feb 6, 2023 · N513JG · Minor damageAccident 20220927021479AVashon Ranger R7 · Glendale, AZDuring taxing aircraft for final line-up on runway-01 for departure from geu, left hand gear collapse.Sep 27, 2022 · N151VR · Substantial damageIncident 20210622010349IVashon Ranger R7 · Honoulu, HIThe nose gear fork cracked and caused the aircraft to dip down damaging the propeller as turning onto the taxi way. The is the second failure of the nose fork in the last 2 months on this aircraft. It is evident that the nose tire is expanding upon landing…Jun 22, 2021 · N420VR · Minor damageAccident 20210304014799AVashon Ranger R7 · Hampton, GAOn March 04, 2021, approximately 11:00AM, pilot attempted to land on runway 06 at Henry County Airport (hmp), located in Hampton, Georgia 30228. Just before touchdown pilot reported a gust of wind slam the aircraft down on runway 06 causing the left main gear…Mar 4, 2021 · N150VR · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('06001BU', '06001CG')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'RANGERR7' AND m.code NOT IN ('06001BU', '06001CG')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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