# Wolfe Brooks RV-7 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05630S2 - Manufacturer (registry): WOLFE BROOKS - Model: RV-7 - 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/wolfe-brooks-rv-7 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) - [N513BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N513BW): S/N 70192 ## 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 WPR15LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA101), Feb 10, 2015: Vans RV7 - Undesignat (N513BW), Belfair, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine… ## 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 20150210001239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150210001239A), Feb 10, 2015: Wolfe Brooks RV-7 (N513BW), Belfair, WA, Substantial damage. On February 10, 2015 an amateur built aircraft a Wolfe Brooks RV-7, N513BW had departed tacoma narrows airport (ktiw) at approximately 13:15 heading towards… ## Service difficulty reports (4) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2017FA0000400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000400), Mar 1, 2017: SPRING. BROKEN. ENGINE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AT THE NR 4 CYLINDER, AROUND THE PUSH ROD TUBES. AFTER REMOVING THE VALVE COVER IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE SPRING THAT HOLDS THE PUSH - [SDR 2012FA0000802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000802), Nov 20, 2012: SCREW. LOOSE. FUEL PRESSURE READING DROPPED BELOW .5 PSI CAUSING ENGINE MONITOR TO ISSUE WARNING AFTER 550 HOURS OPERATION ON FUEL PUMP. UPON CHECKING FUEL PUMP, FOUND SCREWS - [SDR 2011FA0000054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000054), Jan 28, 2011: SHAFT. FAILED. MAG SHAFT COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE MAG AS THE SHAFT EXITED THE MAG. CAUSING INOPERATIVE SYS, LOSS OF 1/2 ENGINE IGNITION AND ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHTS IN T - [SDR 2011FA0000197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000197), Jul 1, 2010: CYLINDER. CRACKED. UPON INSP OF THE ENGINE DURING CONDITION INSPECTION, A VERY LIGHT AMOUNT OF OIL SEEPAGE WAS OBSERVED ON THE ENGINE CRANKCASE NEAR THE NR 2 CYLINDER STUD. CLOSER ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Reynolds Calvin J RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/reynolds-calvin-j-rv-7): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05614LO - [Siebold John RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/siebold-john-rv-7): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056218E - [Tiernan Marshall R RV 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/tiernan-marshall-r-rv-7): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05627YU - [John Siebold RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-siebold-rv-7): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056326F - [Craig Sawka RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/craig-sawka-rv-7): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 0563375 - [Brown Gary D RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-gary-d-rv-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056105A - [Samuelson Roy L RV7](https://openairdocs.org/model/samuelson-roy-l-rv7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612KI - [Henley John F RV 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/henley-john-f-rv-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612U0 - [Vanheuveln Lemar RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/vanheuveln-lemar-rv-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056140C - [Stevenson John R RV7](https://openairdocs.org/model/stevenson-john-r-rv7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056141F - [Weddle S M/Weddle D R RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/weddle-s-m-weddle-d-r-rv-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561423 - [Dagan Amit RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/dagan-amit-rv-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056142M --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.