# N1981J: 2011 James F Wilson JR VANS RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [James F Wilson JR VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-f-wilson-jr-vans-rv-8) (registry code 05630Z4, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Aerosport IO-375 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/aerosport-io-375-series) (registry code 01305)
- Serial number: 83128
- Year built: 2011
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 13, 2011
- Certificate issued: July 19, 2011
- Expires: July 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A18867
- Registered owner: [Wilson James F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20JAMES%20F%20JR)
- Location: [Williamstown, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Williamstown)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.6212° N, 84.5814° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 41097, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1981J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1981J

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-375 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (James F Wilson JR VANS RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Aerosport IO-375 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N1981J.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N1981J.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N1981J

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N1981J before.

- [Cancelled 1979-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1981J-1979-09-10): Cessna A188B, S/N 18803316T. Exported to Greece. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO)

## Related

- Other James F Wilson JR VANS RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/james-f-wilson-jr-vans-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Aerosport IO-375 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/aerosport-io-375-series.md

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