# N149DF: Piaggio P149E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piaggio P149E](https://openairdocs.org/model/piaggio-p149e) (registry code 6960151, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming GO-480-B1A6](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-480-b1a6) (registry code 42159)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-275](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-275) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 348
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: December 22, 2000
- Certificate issued: September 24, 2025
- Expires: September 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A0C470
- Registered owners: [Nelson Jim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20JIM), [Nelson Cassandra L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20CASSANDRA%20L)
- Location: [Lewisburg, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lewisburg)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 35.4892° N, 86.7675° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 37091, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=149DF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149DF

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 9 in force

### Matched by airframe (Piaggio P149E)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming GO-480-B1A6)

- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003
- [AD 97-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-11): Cylinder kits · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 538 more. Effective Aug 12, 1997
- [AD 92-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-12-05): Piston Pins · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 532 more. Effective Jul 10, 1992
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 69-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-25-08): Reduction Gear Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2, GO-480-A1A and 61 more. Effective Feb 19, 1970
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969
- [AD 59-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-07): Cylinder Baffle Clamps · Lycoming Engines GO-480-A1A, GO-480-B, GO-480-B1A6 and 58 more

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

- [AD 98-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-12) (historical): Fuel Pump · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 249 more. Effective Sep 28, 1998

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N149DF.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20140726011989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140726011989I), Jul 26, 2014: Piaggio P149E (N149DF), Friday Harbor, WA, No damage. Immediately after take-off from the Friday Harbor Airport the aircraft had a complete electrical failure affecting the entire aircraft, guages and radio's. the…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Piaggio P149E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piaggio-p149e/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Piaggio P149E: https://openairdocs.org/model/piaggio-p149e/stcs.md
- The Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-480-b1a6.md

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