# Wheeler Gilbert VP-2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05635H4
- Manufacturer (registry): WHEELER GILBERT
- Model: VP-2
- 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/wheeler-gilbert-vp-2

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 NYC02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA130), Jul 4, 2002: Wheeler Volksplane VP-2 (N21267), Collins, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.

## 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 20020704017669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020704017669A), Jul 4, 2002: Amtr VP2 (N21267), Collinscenter, NY, No damage. (-23) Investigation of wheeler gilbert aircraft, manufactured in 1990, serial no. 1234, found the aircraft's electrical lead from the coil to the distributor…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 98ZZZX3680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3680), Aug 24, 1998: CABLE. DETACHED. THROTTLE CABLE ATTACHMENT CAME LOOSE AT CARBURETOR. A .0625 INCH CABLE WAS THROUGH A BARREL AND SECURED WITH A NR 6 SET SCREW. THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE LIN

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Kretschman Dirk D VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/kretschman-dirk-d-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611Y4
- [Crews William J VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/crews-william-j-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561811
- [Reinschmidt John S VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/reinschmidt-john-s-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056361J
- [Sensor VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/sensor-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563643
- [Haney-Weatherly VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/haney-weatherly-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563668
- [Kelly Edward K VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/kelly-edward-k-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563682
- [Boufford Charles J VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/boufford-charles-j-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563684
- [Davis Robert Bernard VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-robert-bernard-vp-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563688
- [Bowman Jim JR VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowman-jim-jr-vp-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603NN
- [Butt H VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/butt-h-vp-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607UJ
- [Ryckman John D VP 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryckman-john-d-vp-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613Y7
- [Brockett Bruce VP-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/brockett-bruce-vp-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05614B0

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