# N270CW: 2023 Vans RV-12IS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Vans RV-12IS](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-12is) (registry code 06001B1, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series) (registry code 55593)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 12142
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Light sport, airplane
- Airworthiness date: August 23, 2023
- Certificate issued: October 22, 2023
- Expires: October 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A2A6C3
- Registered owner: [Rexair Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REXAIR%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC)
- Location: [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 26.1504° N, 81.7408° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34104, 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=270CW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270CW

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 Rotax 912 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Vans RV-12IS)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 IS series)

- [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025
- [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N270CW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N270CW.

## Reports on N270CW not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N270CW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 20010720017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010720017469I), Jul 20, 2001: Cessna 550 (N270CW), Williamsport, PA. (-23) Two hours into flight @ 37000' the crew heard a hissing sound around the cabin door. The cabin indicated a 200'/MIN climb and then went to 6000'/MIN…

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N270CW not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N270CW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR DJFA2005178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA2005178), Dec 19, 2005: BRAKE ASSY. FAILED. THE CREW REPORTED THAT WHILE THEY WERE ON A VISUAL APPROACH THE ANTI-SKID AND POWER BRAKE PRESSURE LOW LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE ANTI-SKID CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS REC
- [SDR 0121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0121), Aug 16, 2001: SEAL. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING AT FL39, HEARD AN AIR NOISE NEAR THE CABIN DOOR. STARTED TO LOOSE PRESSURIZATION. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DESCENDED TO A SAFE ALTITUDE. DI
- [SDR 0119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0119), Jul 20, 2001: SQUAT SWITCH. OUT OF ADJ. AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING AT 37,000 FT WHEN THE PILOTS HEARD A LOUD HISS. CABIN STARTED TO CLIMB 6000 FT/MIN. THE PILOTS DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DESCENDED, LANDED I

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Vans RV-12IS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-12is/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md

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