# Wiley Kenneth KITFOX IV

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05625E8
- Manufacturer (registry): WILEY KENNETH
- Model: KITFOX IV
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wiley-kenneth-kitfox-iv

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 (1)

- [N5KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5KW): [Bourne Joel Terry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOURNE%20JOEL%20TERRY), [Sprague, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sprague), built 1994, S/N 1658

## 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 WPR14CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA279), Jul 3, 2014: Wiley Kitfox IV (N5KW), Sprague, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during the landing approach resulting in a collision.

## 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 20140702010439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140702010439A), Jul 2, 2014: Wiley Kenneth KITFOX IV (N5KW), Sprague, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he was taxiing the aircraft and became airborne. He made several attempts at landing and flew to his sisters residence to attempt to land. On the…

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2011FA0000440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000440), Jul 6, 2011: ROTOR. MELTED. AN IN FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR CONTACT (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE) BECOMING LOOSE AND COMING OFF IN FLIGHT. THE ACFT RECEIVED A CONDITI
- [SDR 2001FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000623), Dec 3, 2001: ROLL SERVO. MALFUNCTIONED. OPEREATOR ENCOUTERED RESTRICTED ROLL AUTHORITY. PRIMARY AP SERVO WAS FOUND TO BE CAUSING RESTICTED CAPSTAN MOVEMENT. SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE PARTS AR FLOATING AROUND 
- [SDR 20000330SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000330SH001), Jan 31, 2000: PEDAL. BROKEN. RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL SEPARATED FROM TORQUE TUBE. THE AREA WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE AND RUDDER PEDAL ARE ATTACHED CRACKED BELOW THE WELD. THIS WAS CRACKED PRIOR TO TH

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Berner Ray K KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/berner-ray-k-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560217
- [Webb R Michael KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/webb-r-michael-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056027O
- [Geer Frank KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/geer-frank-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602D1
- [Zimmerman KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/zimmerman-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602FG
- [Faustini Mary Aurora KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/faustini-mary-aurora-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602NT
- [Nelick Rex D KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/nelick-rex-d-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560344
- [Flagg Lyle R KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/flagg-lyle-r-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560392
- [Noltensmeyer Michael D KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/noltensmeyer-michael-d-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603J8
- [Larder Lee KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/larder-lee-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603RU
- [Smith Jeffrey E KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-jeffrey-e-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603Z0
- [Rechkemmer Dennis Lee KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/rechkemmer-dennis-lee-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604EU
- [Beck Robert L KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/beck-robert-l-kitfox-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604I1

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