# N1985A: 2019 Adam Coubal VL3 EVOLUTION - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Adam Coubal VL3 EVOLUTION](https://openairdocs.org/model/adam-coubal-vl3-evolution) (registry code 05638ZC, 2 seats) - Engine: [Rotax 914 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-series) (registry code 55575) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00058NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00058NE) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 315 - Year built: 2019 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: October 15, 2020 - Certificate issued: December 14, 2022 - Expires: December 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A188EB - Registered owner: [Jp Aero Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JP%20AERO%20HOLDINGS%20INC) - Location: [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell) - Owner type: Non-citizen corporation - Owner's area on the map: 48.2306° N, 114.4033° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59901, within about 12 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1985A - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1985A 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 Rotax 914 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 16 in force ### Matched by airframe (Adam Coubal VL3 EVOLUTION) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Rotax 914 series) - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 - [AD 2019-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-21-12): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Nov 19, 2019 - [AD 2019-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-10-04): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 2019 - [AD 2016-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-04): Carburetor floats · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 7, 2016 - [AD 2016-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-13-04): Engine coolant temperature limit · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 27, 2016 - [AD 2013-15-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-19): Excessive oil consumption · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Aug 27, 2013 - [AD 2012-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-03): Oil pump attachment bolts · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 S2, 912 S3 and 914 F2. Effective Mar 16, 2012 - [AD 2012-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-07): Fuel pressure regulators · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Feb 27, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-02): Crankshaft · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 22, 2011 - [AD 2011-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-04): Washers · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F3, 912 S2, 912 S3 and 4 more. Effective Jun 27, 2011 - [AD 2010-20-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-23): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Nov 8, 2010 - [AD 2008-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-05): Exhaust muffler · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Jan 26, 2009 - [AD 2005-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-14): Valve train on all engines · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Feb 15, 2005 - [AD 2002-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-07): Valve Spring Retainers · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Sep 3, 2002 - [AD 2002-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-10-14): Exhaust Bend Assemblies Located Between the Cylinder Heads and Exhaust Manifold Assembly · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Jun 12, 2002 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2013-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-07-12) (historical): Cylinder heads · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Apr 30, 2013 - [AD 2002-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-16) (historical): Valve train · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Oct 28, 2002 - [AD 2002-16-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-26) (historical): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Sep 16, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB NE-05-84R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84R1): Reciprocating Engine Liquid Cooling: Bombardier-Rotax 912 & 914 Series Engines. Issued Sep 10, 2009 - [SAIB NE-08-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-36): BRP-Rotax 912 A, 912 F, 912 S, & 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jul 16, 2008 - [SAIB NE-05-84](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84) (historical): . Issued Aug 30, 2005 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N1985A. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N1985A. ## Reports on N1985A not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N1985A, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19790212007359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790212007359I), Feb 12, 1979: Boeing 72723 (N1985A), Windsor Locks, CT. Loss of a system hydraulic pressure. Gear door actuator leaking. Replaced pn act 5639. ## 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) (1) 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 engine (Rotax 914 series) - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists 914 F2 ## Earlier aircraft with N1985A The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N1985A before. - [Cancelled 2013-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1985A-2013-04-02): Head Balloons AX7-77, S/N 114, built 1985. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin) ## Related - Other Adam Coubal VL3 EVOLUTION aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/adam-coubal-vl3-evolution/aircraft.md - The Rotax 914 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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