# N11855: 2025 Sling SLING LSA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sling SLING LSA](https://openairdocs.org/model/sling-sling-lsa) (registry code 06001CM, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series) (registry code 55593)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 434A
- Year built: 2025
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Light sport, airplane
- Airworthiness date: May 2, 2025
- Certificate issued: November 3, 2025
- Expires: November 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A04D10
- Registered owner: [Jones Steven A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20STEVEN%20A)
- Location: [Stafford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Stafford)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.4207° N, 77.3747° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 22554, 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=11855
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11855

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 912 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Sling SLING LSA)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 IS series)

- [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025
- [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N11855.

## 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 20250531005749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250531005749I), May 31, 2025: Sling Aircraft (Pty) Ltd SLING LSA (N11855), Sedona, AZ, Minor damage. Pilot was landing at Sedona (sez) airport and bounced the aircraft. On the third bounce the nose gear collapsed and slid to a stop after sliding aproximatly…

## 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.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N11855

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N11855 before.

- [Cancelled 1975-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N11855-1975-08-01): Bellanca 8KCAB, S/N 8-72. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Buffington Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUFFINGTON%20ROBERT%20E), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)

## Related

- Other Sling SLING LSA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sling-sling-lsa/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md

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