# N279AR: 2025 Steve M Bear RV-10

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Steve M Bear RV-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/steve-m-bear-rv-10) (registry code 05642ZC, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Barrett IO-540-X](https://openairdocs.org/engine/barrett-io-540-x) (registry code 09004)
- Serial number: 41689
- Year built: 2025
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-10
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 5, 2025
- Certificate issued: March 4, 2025
- Expires: March 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A2C7FB
- Registered owner: [Bear Steve M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAR%20STEVE%20M)
- Location: [Arkadelphia, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Arkadelphia)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.0889° N, 93.0556° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 71923, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=279AR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N279AR

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 (Steve M Bear RV-10)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Barrett IO-540-X)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N279AR.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N279AR.

## 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 Steve M Bear RV-10 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/steve-m-bear-rv-10/aircraft.md
- The Barrett IO-540-X engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/barrett-io-540-x.md

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