# N102KM: 1993 Mercer R D/Macdonald J A KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mercer R D/Macdonald J A KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/mercer-r-d-macdonald-j-a-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05623RV, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1702
- Year built: 1993
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 28, 1993
- Certificate issued: August 4, 2020
- Expires: August 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A00D0F
- Registered owner: [Skulking Kitfoxes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKULKING%20KITFOXES%20LLC)
- Location: [Saint George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Saint%20George)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 37.0461° N, 113.5573° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 84790, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=102KM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102KM

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mercer R D/Macdonald J A KITFOX IV)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N102KM.

## 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.

- [Incident 19970720027859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970720027859I), Jul 20, 1997: Amtrdf KITFOX (N102KM), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Veered right off runway. Collapsed left gear. Spring missing between left tail wheel horn and rudder. Bad gear weld

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 97ZZZX4249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4249), Sep 23, 1997: GEAR LEG. FAILED. AFTER AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY AND PROCEEDED TO THE TAXIWAY. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR FAILED AT WELD AREA.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Mercer R D/Macdonald J A KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mercer-r-d-macdonald-j-a-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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