# N330RV: 2017 Sims David L RV-3

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sims David L RV-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/sims-david-l-rv-3) (registry code 056362L, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming O-320-EXP](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-exp) (registry code 42406)
- Serial number: 11504
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-3
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 3, 2017
- Certificate issued: October 31, 2017
- Expires: October 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A3975A
- Registered owner: [Sims David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMS%20DAVID%20L)
- Location: [Mc Alpin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Mc%20Alpin)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.1375° N, 82.9783° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32062, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=330RV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330RV

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 (Sims David L RV-3)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming O-320-EXP)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N330RV.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N330RV.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N330RV

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N330RV before.

- [Cancelled 2010-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N330RV-2010-06-09): Brister Lanny Dean RV-7A, S/N 71562, built 2009. Exported to Australia. Owner: [Brister Lanny Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTER%20LANNY%20DEAN), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper)

## Related

- Other Sims David L RV-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sims-david-l-rv-3/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming O-320-EXP engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-exp.md

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