# N188JS: 2023 Vashon RANGER R7

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Vashon RANGER R7](https://openairdocs.org/model/vashon-ranger-r7) (registry code 06001BU, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental O-200-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-200-d) (registry code 17409)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 10222
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Light sport, airplane
- Airworthiness date: December 21, 2023
- Certificate issued: May 31, 2024
- Expires: May 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A15F3D
- Registered owner: [Elk Creek Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELK%20CREEK%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Fort Smith, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fort%20Smith)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 35.2720° N, 94.3721° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 72916, 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=188JS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N188JS

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 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): 6 in force

### Matched by airframe (Vashon RANGER R7)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Continental O-200-D)

- [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993
- [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993
- [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force)

- [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT  Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018
- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N188JS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N188JS.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since January 20, 2016, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N188JS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N188JS before.

- [Cancelled 2016-01-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N188JS-2016-01-20): Gulfstream American G-1159, S/N 29, built 1968. Second renewal notice. Owner: [Bondstone Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONDSTONE%20CORP), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)

## Related

- Other Vashon RANGER R7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/vashon-ranger-r7/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Vashon RANGER R7: https://openairdocs.org/model/vashon-ranger-r7/stcs.md
- The Continental O-200-D engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-200-d.md

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