# N229SS: 2018 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA](https://openairdocs.org/model/progressive-aerodyne-searey-lsa) (registry code 060009O, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 914UL](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914ul) (registry code 55553)
- Serial number: 1076
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Light sport, airplane
- Airworthiness date: March 9, 2018
- Certificate issued: January 7, 2026
- Expires: January 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A20411
- Registered owner: [Strain Whitney](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRAIN%20WHITNEY)
- Location: [Inlet Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Inlet%20Beach)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.3093° N, 86.0547° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32461, 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=229SS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229SS

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 (Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 914UL)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N229SS.

## 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 20220130001109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220130001109I), Jan 30, 2022: Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA (N229SS), New Smyrna, FL, Minor damage. The pilot stated that, he setup for the approach. He lowered the landing gear and received 2 green lights which is the normal indication for main gear down and…

## 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.

## Related

- Other Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/progressive-aerodyne-searey-lsa/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 914UL engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914ul.md

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