# N28V: 2001 Born Again Restorations S-38B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Born Again Restorations S-38B](https://openairdocs.org/model/born-again-restorations-s-38b) (registry code 05606N1, 7 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Serial number: B414-20
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: April 16, 2002
- Certificate issued: January 25, 2013
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A2CD7D
- Registered owner: [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A)
- Location: [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 28.2676° N, 81.8538° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33868, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=28V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28V

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 Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Born Again Restorations S-38B)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N28V.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N28V.

## Reports on N28V not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N28V, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19990202012809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990202012809I), Feb 2, 1999: Beech E18S (N28V), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. The PIC stated once he was given clearance to land by San Juan act, he selected landing gear down and completed the before landing check list, everything…

## 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 Born Again Restorations S-38B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/born-again-restorations-s-38b/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md

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