# Zivko Aeronautics EDGE 540-T

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05607SQ
- Manufacturer (registry): ZIVKO AERONAUTICS INC
- Model: EDGE 540-T
- 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: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/zivko-aeronautics-edge-540-t

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 (4)

- [N425NM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N425NM): [425nm Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/425NM%20INC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2000, S/N 0011
- [N540RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540RC): [Huffstutler Stephen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFFSTUTLER%20STEPHEN%20C), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), built 2002, S/N 2014
- [N540TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540TA): [Montana Aircraft Trust Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTANA%20AIRCRAFT%20TRUST%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 2003, S/N 2017
- [N921TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N921TT): [Red Baron LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20BARON%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 2001, S/N 2012

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 DFW05LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA193), Jul 30, 2005: Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540-T (N95DE), Denison, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA039), Nov 11, 2003: Zivko Edge 540-T (N540RC), King City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The after market manufacturer's improper application of a crankshaft , which exceeded the original manufacturer's intended use. A factor in the accident was the oil covering the windscreen, which…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20160821013399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160821013399I), Aug 21, 2016: Zivko Aeronautics Inc EDGE 540-T (N921TT), Delano, CA, Minor damage. Pilot reported rudder cable broken in flight. Executed emergency landing sucessfully, with partial directional control available through a combination of right…
- [Accident 20050730018369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050730018369A), Jul 30, 2005: Amtr EDGE540T (N95DE), Denison, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On July 30, 2005 at 1509 central daylight time, a zivko aeronautics, inc., edge 540-T, registered and operated by [privacy data omitted] collided with…
- [Accident 20031111032369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031111032369A), Nov 11, 2003: Amtr EDGE540 (N540RC), King City, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) During the performance of acrobatic maneuvers, aircraft experienced a loss of engine power and oil began to cover the windshield. Pilot made an emergency…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Nasa Langley Research Center EDGE 540T](https://openairdocs.org/model/nasa-langley-research-center-edge-540t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 061002D
- [Zivko Aeronautics EDGE 540T](https://openairdocs.org/model/zivko-aeronautics-edge-540t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056289K

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