# N18771: 1954 Rearwin 8500 DELUXE

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rearwin 8500 DELUXE](https://openairdocs.org/model/rearwin-8500-deluxe) (registry code 2371304, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Leblond 85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/leblond-85-series) (registry code 39102)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-591](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-591) (Commonwealth Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 581D
- Year built: 1954
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: November 4, 2011
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A15E14
- Registered owner: [Merriam Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRIAM%20PAUL%20A)
- Location: [East Greenwich, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/East%20Greenwich)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.6429° N, 71.4857° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 02818, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=18771
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18771

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 85 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Rearwin 8500 DELUXE)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Leblond 85 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N18771.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N18771.

## 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 airframe (Rearwin 8500 DELUXE)

- [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

## Related

- Other Rearwin 8500 DELUXE aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rearwin-8500-deluxe/aircraft.md
- The Leblond 85 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/leblond-85-series.md

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