# N15898: Rearwin 8500

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rearwin 8500](https://openairdocs.org/model/rearwin-8500) (registry code 2371302, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Leblond 70 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/leblond-70-series) (registry code 39101)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-591](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-591) (Commonwealth Aircraft Inc.), [TCDS TC 200](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20200) (Sky Motors) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 478
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Certificate issued: February 25, 1994
- Expires: October 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A0EB9B
- Registered owner: [Andrews Leon V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREWS%20LEON%20V)
- Location: [Germantown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Germantown)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0848° N, 89.7993° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38138, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=15898
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15898

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 Leblond 70 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Rearwin 8500)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Leblond 70 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-21): . Issued Mar 15, 2002

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N15898.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N15898.

## 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) (4)

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 airframe (Rearwin 8500)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA167CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA167CH): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc

### Approved for the engine (Leblond 70 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

## Related

- Other Rearwin 8500 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rearwin-8500/aircraft.md
- The Leblond 70 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/leblond-70-series.md

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