# Vertical Concepts SEAREY

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05604CO
- Manufacturer (registry): VERTICAL CONCEPTS INC
- Model: SEAREY
- 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/vertical-concepts-searey

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 ATL98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA123), Sep 7, 1998: Vertical Concepts Searey (N39CS), Hiawassee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The delamination of the hull that resulted in a nose over during landing.

## 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.

- [Accident 19980907034829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980907034829A), Sep 7, 1998: Amtr SEAREY (N39CS), Lake Chatuge, GA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that on landing at approximately 50 mph he noticed water at his feet and aircraft flipped over inverted into the water which was approximately 20…

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2021FA0000102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000102), Mar 5, 2021: PUMP. FAILED. AIRCRAFT FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING CLIMB RESULTING ON THE AIRCRAFT TURNING BACK AND LANDING SHORT OF RUNWAY. FUEL PUMP HAD LESS THAN 40 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION P
- [SDR 2019FA0000100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000100), Mar 28, 2019: CARBURETOR. CONTAMINATED. ON TAKEOFF THE ENGINE BECAME ROUGH AND LOST POWER. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND MULTIPLE ISSUES, INCLUDING IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION.
- [SDR 20000710SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000710SH006), Apr 29, 2000: BULKHEAD. BROKEN. DURING TAXI, THE LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE TWO LEFT LG BULKHEAD UPRIGHT SUPPORT TUBES BROKEN AT THE LG ATTACH POINT. IT IS SUSPECTED 
- [SDR AU971491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971491), Nov 5, 1997: TORQUE TUBE. DISTORTED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE LANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS TWISTED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FELL OFF A STAND DURING ASSEMBLY. AIR
- [SDR 97ZZZX3844](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3844), Jul 30, 1997: SEAL. FAILED. NUMEROUS PILOT LOG BOOK REPORTS OF A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT BY REPLACING SPARK PLUGS, LEADS, FUEL FILTER, ETC., DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. INVE

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aeronautical Systems Asoc SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronautical-systems-asoc-searey): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05603RO
- [Sea & Air Sales SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/sea-air-sales-searey): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05622GW
- [Pacheco Luis F SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/pacheco-luis-f-sea-rey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601OO
- [Buchan James F SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/buchan-james-f-sea-rey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056022W
- [Lane Robert SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/lane-robert-sea-rey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560251
- [Reiche Robert Brian SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/reiche-robert-brian-searey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056029V
- [Franke Russell J SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/franke-russell-j-searey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602EH
- [A & J Aviation Enterprises SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/a-j-aviation-enterprises-sea-rey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602I6
- [Stephens Donald K SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/stephens-donald-k-searey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602IZ
- [Geier James A D SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/geier-james-a-d-sea-rey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602KX
- [Hinman Richard A SEAREY](https://openairdocs.org/model/hinman-richard-a-searey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602UR
- [Novak Susan SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/novak-susan-sea-rey): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602VU

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