# N2261: 2016 Richard A ELB VANS RV-14A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Richard A ELB VANS RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-a-elb-vans-rv-14a) (registry code 056348V, 2 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming IO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series) (registry code 41678) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00006NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00006NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 140061 - Year built: 2016 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-14 - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: July 21, 2016 - Certificate issued: May 11, 2016 - Expires: May 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A1F9C6 - Registered owner: [Richs Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHS%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC) - Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, 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=2261 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2261 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 Lycoming IO-390 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 4 in force ### Matched by airframe (Richard A ELB VANS RV-14A) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Lycoming IO-390 series) - [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 - [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019 - [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N2261. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N2261. ## 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) (6) 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 (Lycoming IO-390 series) - [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-390-A1A6 - [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 IO-390-C1A6 ## Earlier aircraft with N2261 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2261 before. - [Cancelled 1974-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2261-1974-10-16): Benson Gyroplane B8M, S/N 83524. Owner: [Willits Delmar Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLITS%20DELMAR%20DEAN), [Greentown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greentown) - [Cancelled 1933-06-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2261-1933-06-17): Advance WACO 9, S/N 272. Owner: [Grove Orrin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROVE%20ORRIN), [Rock Falls, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rock%20Falls) ## Related - Other Richard A ELB VANS RV-14A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-a-elb-vans-rv-14a/aircraft.md - The Lycoming IO-390 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.