# N399SL: 2017 Brown Stephen E VANS RV 14A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Brown Stephen E VANS RV 14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-stephen-e-vans-rv-14a) (registry code 05636BM, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 140095
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-14A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2017
- Certificate issued: June 12, 2017
- Expires: June 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A4A5D3
- Registered owner: [Brown Stephen E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20STEPHEN%20E%20TRUSTEE)
- Location: [New Albany, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Albany)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.0703° N, 82.8021° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 43054, 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=399SL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N399SL

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 (Brown Stephen E VANS RV 14A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N399SL.

## 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.

- [Incident 20231008014099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231008014099I), Oct 8, 2023: Brown Stephen E VANS RV 14A (N399SL), Cardington, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft inbound to a fly-in on landing roll out struck 2 pedistrians who were bruised and declined any medical attention. After interviews with parties…

## 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 Brown Stephen E VANS RV 14A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-stephen-e-vans-rv-14a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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