# N247BS: 2018 Smith Brian D VANS RV-7

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Smith Brian D VANS RV-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-brian-d-vans-rv-7) (registry code 056365Q, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YIO-360-M1B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-360-m1b) (registry code 42414)
- Serial number: 73815
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-7
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 20, 2021
- Certificate issued: December 13, 2017
- Expires: December 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A24A2A
- Registered owner: [Smith Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20BRIAN%20D)
- Location: [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.5668° N, 98.6158° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78249, 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=247BS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247BS

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 (Smith Brian D VANS RV-7)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YIO-360-M1B)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N247BS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N247BS.

## 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 Smith Brian D VANS RV-7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-brian-d-vans-rv-7/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YIO-360-M1B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-360-m1b.md

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