# N418BW: 2011 William E Wright RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [William E Wright RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-e-wright-rv-8) (registry code 05631GE, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming IO-390-A1A6](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-a1a6) (registry code 41602)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00006NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00006NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 82543
- Year built: 2011
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 14, 2011
- Certificate issued: November 7, 2011
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A4F206
- Registered owner: [Wright William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20WILLIAM%20E)
- Location: [Eustis, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Eustis)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 28.9168° N, 81.4907° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32736, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=418BW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418BW

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): 4 in force

### Matched by airframe (William E Wright RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming IO-390-A1A6)

- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N418BW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N418BW.

## 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) (5)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Lycoming IO-390-A1A6)

- [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp

## Earlier aircraft with N418BW

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N418BW before.

- [Cancelled 1997-10-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N418BW-1997-10-25): Raven S55A, S/N S55A934. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Maza Mario R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAZA%20MARIO%20R), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson)

## Related

- Other William E Wright RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/william-e-wright-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming IO-390-A1A6 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-a1a6.md

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