# N40WB: 2021 William L Bell VANS RV-7A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [William L Bell VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-l-bell-vans-rv-7a) (registry code 05637S1, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YIO-360-M1B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-360-m1b) (registry code 42414)
- Serial number: 71857
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV7A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 2, 2021
- Certificate issued: August 8, 2022
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A4AC3E
- Registered owners: [Bell Kimberly A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20KIMBERLY%20A), [Black Sean C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20SEAN%20C)
- Location: [Lorton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lorton)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 38.6754° N, 77.2040° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 22079, 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=40WB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40WB

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 (William L Bell VANS RV-7A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YIO-360-M1B)

None in force.

## 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 ERA22LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA416), Sep 13, 2022: William L Bell Vans RV-7A (N40WB), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane could not be examined.

## 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 20220913020559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220913020559A), Sep 13, 2022: William L Bell VANS RV-7A (N40WB), Warrenton, VA, Substantial damage. 9-13-2022 - 2101 - Accident pilot reported to ATC he had lost thrust. The engine began sputtering and the accident pilot executed the engine failure checklist.…

## 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 N40WB

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N40WB before.

- [Cancelled 2009-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N40WB-2009-09-09): Bernard William R JR TAILWIND W-10, S/N 98-1100, built 2004. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Bernard William R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNARD%20WILLIAM%20R%20JR), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield)
- [Cancelled 2003-08-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N40WB-2003-08-25): Bernard William R JR MUSTANG II, S/N 551, built 1985. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Bernard William R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNARD%20WILLIAM%20R%20JR), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield)

## Related

- Other William L Bell VANS RV-7A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/william-l-bell-vans-rv-7a/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YIO-360-M1B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-360-m1b.md

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