# N319WD: 2022 West Desert Aviators RANS S-20 RAVEN

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [West Desert Aviators RANS S-20 RAVEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/west-desert-aviators-rans-s-20-raven) (registry code 05641FP, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 915 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series) (registry code 55620)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 06170073
- Year built: 2022
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 21, 2022
- Certificate issued: November 30, 2022
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A36A38
- Registered owner: [West Desert Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20DESERT%20FLIGHT%20LLC)
- Location: [Fairfield, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Fairfield)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.2960° N, 112.0945° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 84013, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=319WD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N319WD

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 915 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (West Desert Aviators RANS S-20 RAVEN)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [AD 2026-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-02): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · BRP-Rotax 915 iSc2 C24 and 915 iSc3 C24. Effective Mar 19, 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

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA017), Oct 12, 2025: Rans S20 (N319WD), Springfield, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a right crosswind.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20251012019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251012019339A), Oct 12, 2025: West Desert Aviators RANS S-20 RAVEN (N319WD), Springfield, CO, Substantial damage. PIC stated that they were hit by a crosswind gust on take off that caused the aircraft to begin yawing right into the path of the airports PAPI system. To…

## 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) (1)

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 (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [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. Lists 915 iSc2 C24

## Related

- Other West Desert Aviators RANS S-20 RAVEN aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/west-desert-aviators-rans-s-20-raven/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 915 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series.md

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