# N320XS: 2014 Otterback Nicholas LIGHTNING

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Otterback Nicholas LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/otterback-nicholas-lightning) (registry code 056204E, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior XP-320](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xp-320) (registry code 59263)
- Serial number: 157
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 3, 2014
- Certificate issued: August 25, 2018
- Expires: August 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A3706E
- Registered owner: [Mesa Gregory](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MESA%20GREGORY)
- Location: [Monument, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Monument)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.0863° N, 104.8584° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80132, 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=320XS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320XS

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 (Otterback Nicholas LIGHTNING)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior XP-320)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N320XS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N320XS.

## 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 Otterback Nicholas LIGHTNING aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/otterback-nicholas-lightning/aircraft.md
- The Superior XP-320 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xp-320.md

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