# N2617B: 1996 Buchan James F SEA REY

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Buchan James F SEA REY](https://openairdocs.org/model/buchan-james-f-sea-rey) (registry code 056022W, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1MK-113
- Year built: 1996
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 1, 1996
- Certificate issued: June 13, 2026
- Expires: June 30, 2033
- Mode S code: A28603
- Registered owners: [Durbin Christopher J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURBIN%20CHRISTOPHER%20J), [Durbin Billie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURBIN%20BILLIE)
- Location: [Weirsdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weirsdale)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 28.9881° N, 81.8863° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32195, 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=2617B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2617B

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 (Buchan James F SEA REY)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N2617B.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19970507008429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970507008429I), May 7, 1997: Amtr SEAREY (N2617B), Howey In Hills, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: on may 7, 1997 at approximately 1200 EDT, the pilot was landing on little lake harris, Howey In Hills, FL. Bounced and pushed nose forward and…
- [Incident 19961022033259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961022033259I), Oct 22, 1996: Amtr SEAREY (N2617B), Groveland, FL, Minor damage. Attempted water takeoff. Beleived on step. Moved yoke forward. Nose dug in, nosed over.

## 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 N2617B

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2617B before.

- [Cancelled 1954-04-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2617B-1954-04-23): Aero Commander 520, S/N 130. Exported to South Korea. Owner: [Aero Design & Engineering Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20DESIGN%20%26%20ENGINEERING%20CO), [Bethany, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Bethany)

## Related

- Other Buchan James F SEA REY aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/buchan-james-f-sea-rey/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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