# N356WC: 2022 Vans RV-12IS - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Vans RV-12IS](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-12is) (registry code 069002L, 2 seats) - Engine: [Rotax 912 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series) (registry code 55593) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 121304 - Year built: 2022 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: 4 cycle - Airworthiness: Experimental, operating light-sport kit-built - Airworthiness date: January 30, 2023 - Certificate issued: October 17, 2025 - Expires: October 31, 2032 - Mode S code: A3FD0E - Registered owner: [Reeder David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REEDER%20DAVID) - Location: [Enumclaw, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Enumclaw) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 47.1695° N, 121.6846° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98022, within about 15 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=356WC - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356WC 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 912 IS model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Vans RV-12IS) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 IS series) - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 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 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2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 None matched to N356WC. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N356WC. ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N356WC not matched to an aircraft (15) They name N356WC, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR 99ZZZX4146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4146), Sep 28, 1999: IGNITERS. WORN. PILOT INITIATED START CYCLE ON LT ENGINE, ROTATION ACHIEVED, FUEL INTRODUCED, NO IGNITION AND ENG FAILED TO START. MX INVEST REVEALED THERE NO AUDIBLE SNAP FROM - [SDR 99ZZZX4145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4145), Sep 28, 1999: EXCITER BOX. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT INITIATED START CYCLE ON LT ENGINE, ROTATION ACHIEVED, FUEL INTRODUCED, NO IGNITION AND ENG FAILED TO START. MX INVEST REVEALED THERE NO AUDIBLE SNAP FROM - [SDR 99ZZZX3966](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3966), Sep 20, 1999: ELT. FAILED. WHILE PERFORMING A PHASE 18 INSPECTION, THE ELT WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. INSPECTION OF THE ELT REVEALED A BURNED AREA ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD APPROXIMATELY TH - [SDR 99ZZZX3630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3630), Aug 17, 1999: ARM. WORN. PILOTS SQUAWKED A NOISE FROM NOSE WHEELWELL WHILE TAXIING. INSPECTION REVEALED EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ARM THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING BUNGEE TO THE NOSE - [SDR 99ZZZX3588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3588), Aug 17, 1999: CABLE. BROKEN. THE FORWARD STEP CABLE BROKE AS A MAINTENANCE WAS BOARDING AIRCRAFT. OCCURRED JUST AFTER ACFT CAME IN FROM A FLIGHT. THE CABLE BROKE IN THE THREADS OF THE TURNB - [SDR 99ZZZX3587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3587), Aug 17, 1999: EXCITER BOX. FAILED. DURING PHASE 3 AND 4 INSPECTION, THE RIGHT INBOARD IGNITER WAS NOT FIRING. INSPECTION OF THE PLUG REVEALED THERE WAS LITTLE WEAR ON THE PLUG AND RECORDS SHOWED - [SDR 98ZZZX4582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4582), Oct 7, 1998: STAIN COVER. WORN. STAIN COVER WORN ON THRUST REVERSER. - [SDR 98ZZZX4066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4066), Oct 7, 1998: RELAY. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED ON START OF RT ENGINE, ROTATION ACHIEVED UP TO 13 PERCENT, BUT ENG WOULD NOT START. START TERMINATED, AFTER 2 MINUTES ANOTHER START ATTEMPTED AND - [SDR 98ZZZX4064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4064), Oct 7, 1998: CABLE. BROKEN. THE FWD DOOR CABLE BROKE AS PILOT GOT OFF AIRPLANE. THIS NEW COMPOSITE STEP HAS 2 SUPPORT CABLES, 1 FWD AND 1 AFT. THIS IS 3RD CABLE THAT HAS BROKEN. THE 1ST CA - [SDR 98ZZZX847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX847), Feb 2, 1998: STARTER. FAILED. WHILE T/S A VIBRATION, THE RT STARTER/GEN WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BAD VIBRATION. LISTENING TO RUN DOWN OF THE ENGINES AFTER MOTORING THEM TO 10 PERCENT, THE RT STAR - [SDR 98ZZZX490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX490), Jan 12, 1998: AXLE. CORRODED. WHILE PERFORMING A PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 ON BOTH MLG AXLES, FOUND CORROSION ON THEM. THIS SPECIFIC INSPECTION ITEM IS ITEM CODE NR A324040 IN THE PHASE 2 INSPECTI - [SDR 98ZZZX477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX477), Jan 12, 1998: BEARING. NOT INSTALLED. PILOTS REPORTED A RUMBLING NOISE WHILE IN-FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE SPADE DOOR ON THE NOSE GEAR WAS FOUND WITH EXCESS PLAY IN THE HINGE AREA. ACFT PLACED ON - [SDR 95ZZZX4029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4029), Jun 13, 1995: FLOW CONTROL. MALFUNCTION. PILOTS REPORTED THE LT BLEED AIR FLOW CONTROL UNIT WAS NOT FLOWING AT ALTITUDE. WITH THE RT FLOW CONTROL UNIT SELECTED OFF, THE CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMBED AT ABOUT - [SDR 95ZZZX4028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4028), Jun 13, 1995: PNEUMOSTAT. FAULTY. PILOTS REPORTED THE LT BLEED AIR FLOW CONTROL UNIT WAS NOT FLOWING AT ALTITUDE. WITH THE RT FLOW CONTROL UNIT SELECTED OFF, THE CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMBED AT ABOUT - [SDR 95ZZZX4025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4025), Jun 13, 1995: GYRO. DEFECTIVE. WHILE ON A PART 91 TRIP TO ROD FROM OWB, THE COPILOT'S HEADING FLAG ON THE HSI WOULD NOT RETRACT. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO AUTOSLAVE AND FREE-SLAVE THE DIRECTI ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other Vans RV-12IS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-12is/aircraft.md - The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.