# Weitman Douglas M 235 LANCAIR

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05612ML
- Manufacturer (registry): WEITMAN DOUGLAS M
- Model: 235 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/weitman-douglas-m-235-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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19880529039269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880529039269I), May 29, 1988: Amtrnc 235LANCAIR (N188DW), Watsonville, CA, Minor damage. Rough engine on climbout. Returned. Landed beside runway with gear up. Carb air intake blocked by foam air filter.
- [Incident 19880212010429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880212010429I), Feb 12, 1988: Amtrnc 235LANCAIR (N188DW), Oxnard, CA, Minor damage. Hard landing. Aborted landing. Made a go around. Nose gear collapsed on next landing. Nose gear fork had broken.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 96ZZZX3935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3935), Jul 16, 1996: SWITCH. FAILED. WHEN PILOT WENT TO LOWER GEAR DURING APPROACH, THE HANDLE ON THE GEAR CONTROL SWITCH BROKE OFF PREVENTING GEAR FROM LOWERING USING THE NORMAL SYSTEM. MANUAL GEA
- [SDR 96ZZZX3934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3934), Jul 16, 1996: SUPPORT. BROKEN. WHEN PILOT WENT TO LOWER GEAR DURING APPROACH, THE HANDLE ON THE GEAR CONTROL SWITCH BROKE OFF PREVENTING GEAR FROM LOWERING USING THE NORMAL SYSTEM. MANUAL GEA
- [SDR 95ZZZX6159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6159), Sep 3, 1995: BLADE. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB TO 8,500 FEET ALTITUDE, LEVELED OFF IN NORMAL CRUISE FLIGHT. I.A.S. 220 MPH. WTH NO PRIOR WARNING, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED. SHUT DOWN 

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