# N257SW: 2004 Smith R/Wolthuis R RV-9A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Smith R/Wolthuis R RV-9A](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-r-wolthuis-r-rv-9a) (registry code 05615O6, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 90463
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 5, 2004
- Certificate issued: September 25, 2023
- Expires: September 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A27324
- Registered owner: [Perez Barbaro J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEREZ%20BARBARO%20J)
- Location: [Gloucester, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Gloucester)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.4278° N, 76.5404° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 23061, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=257SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257SW

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 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 R/Wolthuis R RV-9A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N257SW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N257SW.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Smith R/Wolthuis R RV-9A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-r-wolthuis-r-rv-9a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Smith R/Wolthuis R RV-9A: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-r-wolthuis-r-rv-9a/stcs.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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