# Weiss Ron LANCAIR - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05628G3 - Manufacturer (registry): WEISS RON - Model: LANCAIR - 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/weiss-ron-lancair 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 WPR09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA357), Jul 18, 2009: Weiss Lancair (N244RR), Santa Clarita, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control while maneuvering. ## 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 20090718016179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090718016179A), Jul 18, 2009: Weissr LANCAIR (N244RR), Santa Clarita, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) ARRIVED AT ACCIDENT SITE AT 13;30 on 07/18/2009. DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT INDICATES THAT IT STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN, WINGS LEVEL ATTITUDE AT A… ## Service difficulty reports (14) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2018FA0000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000068), Jan 3, 2018: SERVO DRIVE. BROKEN. WHEN DESCENDING THROUGH 20,000 FEET, PLANE PITCHED UP ABRUPTLY AND STARTED BUFFETING. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND FEATHERED THE PROPELLER. THE BUFFETING CONTINUED. - [SDR CA121211005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121211005), Nov 28, 2012: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF WITH THE INTENTION TO LAND AT DESTINATION AIRPORT. - [SDR CA120829004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120829004), Aug 29, 2012: BYPASS VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE ON INITIAL TEST FLIQHT AFTER ENGINE INSTALLATION IN NR 1 POSITION, OIL TEMPERATURE WAS SEEN TO BE CLIMBING TOWARDS THE RED LINE. THE TEST - [SDR CA120420001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120420001), Apr 19, 2012: TIP CAP. DEPARTED. (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT CONDITION, RT WING TIP SUDDENLY BROKE AWAY FROM ITS LOWER POINTS AND LIFTED TO A NEARLY VERTICAL POSITION. MINIMAL CHANGE IN CONTRO - [SDR 2007FA0000106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000106), Jan 11, 2007: FRICTION LOCK. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDED WITH LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DEPARTING RUNWAY FROM WHICH TAKEOFF WAS MADE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED FR - [SDR 9132005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9132005), Sep 14, 2005: STEP. DAMAGED. RETRACTABLE STEP ASSEMBLY MECHANISM IS ATTACHED TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUT BY A STEEL BRAIDED CABLE WITH METAL CLAMP. CLAMP AROUND STRUT ROTATED ALLOWING EXCESSI - [SDR 2005FA0001332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001332), Jul 24, 2005: OIL FILTER. FAILED. CHANGED OIL AND OIL FILTER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE BEGAN DECLINING TO < 10PSI. NO RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LAN - [SDR 2002FA0001257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001257), Oct 22, 2002: NUT. SEPARATED. NUT SECURING ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR CAME OFF. GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY FELL OFF OF ALTERNATOR SHAFT DAMAGING INTERNAL ENGINE GEARS. - [SDR 97ZZZX4843](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4843), Nov 12, 1997: SELECTOR VALVE. MISMANUFACTURED. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BY THE NTSB DISCOVERED THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE SUPPLIED BY THE KIT MANUFACTURER WAS FOUND MODIFIED FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN CONFIGURATIO - [SDR AU960375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960375), Mar 6, 1996: MLG. DISTORTED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR LEG BENT IN AREA ABOVE OVERCENTRE LINK - [SDR 96ZZZX1252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1252), Feb 23, 1996: STRUT. COLLAPSED. DURING TAKEOFF AND GEAR RETRACTION, THE FREE CASTERING NOSE GEAR TURNED SIDEWAYS, AND, THEREFORE UPON EXTENSION, THE NOSE GEAR STAYED SIDEWAYS AND COLLAPSED ON - [SDR 96ZZZX263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX263), Nov 28, 1995: ROD END. FAILED. ROD END FROM GEAR LEG TO OVERCENTER LINK FAILED. SUBMITTER STATED PART NEEDS TO BE REDESIGNED FROM TUBE TO SOLID BOLT. - [SDR 95ZZZX6299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6299), Oct 8, 1995: GEAR WELDMENT. BENT. FOUND RT MLG WELDMENT BENT 2 INCHES FORWARD OF REAR TRUNNION. SUBMITTER STATES BEND IS RESULT OF HARD LANDING. LANDINGS, 65. - [SDR 95ZZZX3249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3249), Jun 16, 1995: SOLENOID. FAILED. PANEL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF GEAR DID NOT LOCK AND THERE WERE NO GEAR LIGHTS AVAILABLE. GEAR LOCKS OKAY ON GROUND. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Larue Carl LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/larue-carl-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603NZ - [Martin Gene R LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-gene-r-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607JE - [300 Knots LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/300-knots-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610MK - [Drollinger Howard LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/drollinger-howard-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056129F - [Lara Jess D LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/lara-jess-d-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056148R - [Manojcher Adli LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/manojcher-adli-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615UR - [Langerud Clarence LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/langerud-clarence-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056168D - [Wolfe Donal L LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/wolfe-donal-l-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616NP - [Eddy S C / Behymer R D LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/eddy-s-c-behymer-r-d-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616QB - [Santos Joseph T LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/santos-joseph-t-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617PS - [Hunt Jimmy LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunt-jimmy-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056183D - [Poco John F LANCAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/poco-john-f-lancair): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618BT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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