# N185RG: 2007 Gearhart Joseph L VANS RV-7

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Gearhart Joseph L VANS RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/gearhart-joseph-l-vans-rv-7) (registry code 056220A, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series) (registry code 59251)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 70563
- Year built: 2007
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-7
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 22, 2007
- Certificate issued: August 19, 2026
- Expires: August 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A154BD
- Registered owner: [Roberts Timothy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20TIMOTHY%20R)
- Location: [Caledonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Caledonia)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.7938° N, 85.5505° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 49316, 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=185RG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N185RG

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 IO-360 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Gearhart Joseph L VANS RV-7)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior IO-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
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more

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

- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N185RG.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N185RG.

## Reports on N185RG not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N185RG, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19771005033569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771005033569A), Oct 5, 1977: Kinner SPORTSTERK (N185RG), Warner Robbins, GA, Substantial damage. Material failure of nose gear

## 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 engine (Superior IO-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 IO-360-A1A1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-360-A1A1
- [STC SE02409AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02409AK): Installation of the Superior Air Parts Cold Air Induction System (CAIS). Wattum Aircraft Services

## Earlier aircraft with N185RG

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N185RG before.

- [Cancelled 2003-12-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N185RG-2003-12-29): Ace ROGERS-GROS TRI-ACE, S/N 35GR, built 1960. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Georgia Department Of Education](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGIA%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20EDUCATION), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus)

## Related

- Other Gearhart Joseph L VANS RV-7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gearhart-joseph-l-vans-rv-7/aircraft.md
- The Superior IO-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series.md

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