# N148X: 2005 Santschi Chris A VANS RV8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Santschi Chris A VANS RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/santschi-chris-a-vans-rv8) (registry code 056197Q, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior O-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series) (registry code 59250)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 80881
- Year built: 2005
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 7, 2005
- Certificate issued: February 2, 2015
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: A0C275
- Registered owners: [Shipman Jared K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIPMAN%20JARED%20K), [Shipman Susana S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIPMAN%20SUSANA%20S)
- Location: [Bismarck, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bismarck)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 37.7556° N, 90.6339° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 63624, 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=148X
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148X

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 Superior O-360 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Santschi Chris A VANS RV8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior O-360 series)

- [AD 2020-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-12): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Superior Air Parts IO-360-A1A1, IO-360-A1A2, IO-360-A2A1 and 146 more. Effective Jan 15, 2021

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N148X.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N148X.

## 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) (3)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Superior O-360 series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists O-360-A1A1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists O-360-A1A1

## Earlier aircraft with N148X

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N148X before.

- [Cancelled 2000-05-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N148X-2000-05-12): Gates Learjet 35A, S/N 299. Exported to Brazil. Owner: [First Security Bank Na Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRST%20SECURITY%20BANK%20NA%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City)

## Related

- Other Santschi Chris A VANS RV8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/santschi-chris-a-vans-rv8/aircraft.md
- The Superior O-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series.md

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