# N115L: 2005 Odom Vans Rv-7a RV-7A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Odom Vans Rv-7a RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/odom-vans-rv-7a-rv-7a) (registry code 05618OC, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 71684
- Year built: 2005
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV7A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 30, 2005
- Certificate issued: July 8, 2019
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A03FC0
- Registered owner: [Ripps Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIPPS%20ROBERT%20S)
- Location: [Georgetown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Georgetown)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.6649° N, 97.7806° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78628, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=115L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115L

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 (Odom Vans Rv-7a RV-7A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N115L.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N115L.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## Service difficulty reports on N115L not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N115L, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 2023FA0000462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000462), Aug 21, 2023: CYLINDER. UNKNOWN. LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED O-360-J2A. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, FOULED SPARK PLUGS, POWER LOSS. FOUND #2 CYLINDER TO HAVE STUCK RINGS. O-360-J2A, S/N: L-41989-36E,
- [SDR 2023FA0000427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000427), Aug 16, 2023: ROCKER. DAMAGED. DURING ROUTINE MX, LYCOMING SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) FOUND 3 OF 4 EXHAUST PUSH RODS, ROCKER ARMS, TAPPET PLUNGERS & TAPPET SOCKETS TO HAVE MECHAN

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N115L

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N115L before.

- [Cancelled 2000-08-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N115L-2000-08-23): Ludwig Ruth P BOLAND 48-12, S/N BB115. Exported to United Arab Emirates. Owner: [Ludwig Ruth P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUDWIG%20RUTH%20P), [Ashville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ashville)
- [Cancelled 1991-06-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N115L-1991-06-27): Mitchell Larry D AVID FLYER, S/N 115. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Mitchell Larry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20LARRY%20D), [Bluebell, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Bluebell)

## Related

- Other Odom Vans Rv-7a RV-7A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/odom-vans-rv-7a-rv-7a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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