# N212EA: 2023 Pipistrel D O O VIRUS SW 121A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Pipistrel D O O VIRUS SW 121A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-d-o-o-virus-sw-121a) (registry code 05641KF, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912S3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912s3) (registry code 55594)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: VSWX121A0143
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Experimental, market survey
- Airworthiness date: January 2, 2024
- Certificate issued: March 19, 2026
- Expires: March 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A1C155
- Registered owner: [Savage David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVAGE%20DAVID)
- Location: [N Richlnd Hls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/N%20Richlnd%20Hls)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8865° N, 97.2081° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76182, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=212EA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212EA

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): 15 in force

### Matched by airframe (Pipistrel D O O VIRUS SW 121A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912S3)

- [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 2019-10-04](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 2012-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-16-13): Pressure side fuel hose · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Sep 10, 2012
- [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 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 2010-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-18-14): Fuel pressure · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Oct 13, 2010
- [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 2002-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-09): Fuel pump assembly · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Oct 10, 2002
- [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

### 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

## 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

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N212EA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N212EA.

## Reports on N212EA not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N212EA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19860530036179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860530036179I), May 30, 1986: Airbus A300B4103 (N212EA), Orlando, FL. Encountered clear air turbulence resulting in injuries to passengers and flight attendant.
- [Incident 19800324033779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800324033779I), Mar 24, 1980: Boeing 727 (N212EA), Houston, TX. Aft airstair appeared to be open in flight. Closed when gear extended, could not duplicate.

## 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 912S3)

- [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

## Earlier aircraft with N212EA

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N212EA before.

- [Cancelled 1992-05-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N212EA-1992-05-22): Bell 212, S/N 30760. Exported to Guatemala. Owner: [Edwards & Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20%26%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Bristol, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Bristol)

## Related

- Other Pipistrel D O O VIRUS SW 121A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-d-o-o-virus-sw-121a/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912S3 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912s3.md

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