# N18VS: 2008 Lange E1 ANTARES

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Lange E1 ANTARES](https://openairdocs.org/model/lange-e1-antares) (registry code 7020251, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 47E42
- Year built: 2008
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 12, 2009
- Certificate issued: May 20, 2009
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A1403F
- Registered owner: [Vangrunsven Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANGRUNSVEN%20RICHARD%20E)
- Location: [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.5692° N, 122.9472° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97124, 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=18VS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18VS

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.

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

### Matched by airframe (Lange E1 ANTARES)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

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

- [SAIB CE-07-35](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-35): Inspect Rudder Cable Sleeves. Issued Jun 1, 2007

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N18VS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N18VS.

## 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 Lange E1 ANTARES aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/lange-e1-antares/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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