# N29JB: 2012 John Balkema JOHN DOE

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [John Balkema JOHN DOE](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-balkema-john-doe) (registry code 05631O4, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental IO-240-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-b) (registry code 17177)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E7SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 007
- Year built: 2012
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 15, 2012
- Certificate issued: April 6, 2012
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A2F3EB
- Registered owner: [Balkema John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALKEMA%20JOHN)
- Location: [Kalamazoo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kalamazoo)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.2744° N, 85.4931° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 49048, 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=29JB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29JB

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): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (John Balkema JOHN DOE)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Continental IO-240-B)

- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force)

- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009
- [SAIB NE-05-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-38): . Issued Mar 18, 2005
- [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N29JB.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N29JB.

## 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) (5)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Continental IO-240-B)

- [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA

## Earlier aircraft with N29JB

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N29JB before.

- [Cancelled 2002-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N29JB-2002-02-21): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2, S/N 84, built 1978. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Cascade Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASCADE%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [East Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/East%20Wenatchee)

## Related

- Other John Balkema JOHN DOE aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/john-balkema-john-doe/aircraft.md
- The Continental IO-240-B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-b.md

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