# N2046F: 2002 Ford W S/Kaser W H RV8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ford W S/Kaser W H RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/ford-w-s-kaser-w-h-rv8) (registry code 056116P, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511)
- Serial number: 81487
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 7, 2002
- Certificate issued: July 3, 2006
- Expires: October 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A1A40F
- Registered owner: [Zorc William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZORC%20WILLIAM%20J)
- Location: [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 27.5928° N, 80.5078° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32968, 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=2046F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2046F

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 (Ford W S/Kaser W H RV8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming I0360 SER A&C)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N2046F.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20021019037409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021019037409I), Oct 19, 2002: Amtr RV8 (N2046F), Vero Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) No information available from the pilot.

## 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 N2046F

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2046F before.

- [Cancelled 1984-07-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2046F-1984-07-24): Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B, S/N 6609. Administratively canceled. Owner: [Roberts Steve Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20STEVE%20JR), [Avon Park, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Avon%20Park)

## Related

- Other Ford W S/Kaser W H RV8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ford-w-s-kaser-w-h-rv8/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c.md

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