# N2157A: 2017 Thomas Mel Jordan RV7A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Thomas Mel Jordan RV7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-mel-jordan-rv7a) (registry code 05636NC, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior XP IO400 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xp-io400-series) (registry code 59268)
- Serial number: 72562
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV7A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 4, 2017
- Certificate issued: July 24, 2017
- Expires: July 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A1CF63
- Registered owner: [Jordan Thomas Mel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORDAN%20THOMAS%20MEL)
- Location: [Oro Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Oro%20Valley)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.4684° N, 110.9815° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85755, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2157A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2157A

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 Superior XP IO400 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Thomas Mel Jordan RV7A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior XP IO400 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N2157A.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N2157A.

## 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 N2157A

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2157A before.

- [Cancelled 2001-05-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2157A-2001-05-17): Piper PA-31T, S/N 31T-7720055. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [El Paso Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EL%20PASO%20AERO%20INC), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso)
- [Cancelled 1995-05-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2157A-1995-05-26): Bell 412EP, S/N 36087. Exported to Australia. Owner: [Bell Helicopter Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20HELICOPTER%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth)
- [Cancelled 1990-04-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2157A-1990-04-17): Fountain Richard Allen RICHARDS AIR COMMAND, S/N 507. N-number assigned, not yet registered
- [Cancelled 1988-07-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2157A-1988-07-18): Piper PA-28-236, S/N 287911005. Triennial form not returned
- [Cancelled 1955-05-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2157A-1955-05-25): Piper PA-18, S/N 18-1869. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Dyer George](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20GEORGE), [Alva, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Alva)

## Related

- Other Thomas Mel Jordan RV7A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-mel-jordan-rv7a/aircraft.md
- The Superior XP IO400 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xp-io400-series.md

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