# Wilson Robert KITFOX IV

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05623RH
- Manufacturer (registry): WILSON ROBERT
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-robert-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

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 BFO93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA166), Sep 8, 1993: Wilson KIT FOX Model 4 (N193CW), Bowdoinham, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

## 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 19930908033559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930908033559A), Sep 8, 1993: Amtrdf KITFOX (N193CW), Bowdoinham, ME, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Reversed course for runway 32 but landed in tree tops. Beleive ignition double coil shorted

## 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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