# N140RV: 2003 Thompson Michael E RV-6

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Thompson Michael E RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/thompson-michael-e-rv-6) (registry code 05614RS, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 25368
- Year built: 2003
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 13, 2003
- Certificate issued: August 27, 2002
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A0A43B
- Registered owner: [Thompson Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20MICHAEL%20E)
- Location: [Buckholts, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Buckholts)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.8520° N, 97.1380° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76518, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=140RV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140RV

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 (Thompson Michael E RV-6)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## 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 CEN12LA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA668), Sep 20, 2012: Thompson RV-6 (N140RV), Pagosa Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of landing experience at high density altitudes.

## 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 20120920021259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120920021259A), Sep 20, 2012: Thompson Michael E RV-6 (N140RV), Pagosa Springs, CO, Substantial damage. On 09/20/2012 at approximately 1120 hrs. MDT, N140RV, an experimental Thompson, michael e. model RV-6 aircraft sustained substantial damage while landing at…

## 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.

## Related

- Other Thompson Michael E RV-6 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/thompson-michael-e-rv-6/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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