# N187RR: Rutan Aircraft Factory M 81

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rutan Aircraft Factory M 81](https://openairdocs.org/model/rutan-aircraft-factory-m-81) (registry code 05612NS, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Aerosport IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/aerosport-io-360-series) (registry code 01306)
- Serial number: 001
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: July 6, 2011
- Certificate issued: July 2, 2018
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A15C34
- Registered owner: [Rutan Elbert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUTAN%20ELBERT%20L)
- Location: [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 47.6876° N, 116.6621° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83814, 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=187RR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187RR

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 Aerosport IO-360 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Rutan Aircraft Factory M 81)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Aerosport IO-360 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N187RR.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N187RR.

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Rutan Aircraft Factory M 81 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rutan-aircraft-factory-m-81/aircraft.md
- The Aerosport IO-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/aerosport-io-360-series.md

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