# N41XY: Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP](https://openairdocs.org/model/dewsnup-dave-zenair-ch-701-sp) (registry code 05615VV, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax SEE BOMBADIER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier) (registry code 55555)
- Serial number: 7-9394
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro ZENAIR CH701 SP
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 24, 2003
- Certificate issued: March 25, 2020
- Expires: March 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A4D3EB
- Registered owner: [Defty Jonathan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEFTY%20JONATHAN%20W)
- Location: [Woodland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodland)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7008° N, 121.8357° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95695, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=41XY
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41XY

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 (Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax SEE BOMBADIER)

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 WPR21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA248), Jun 26, 2021: Dewsnup Dave Zenair CH 701 SP (N41XY), Chester, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly position of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.

## 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 20210626010929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210626010929A), Jun 26, 2021: Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP (N41XY), Chester, CA, Substantial damage. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated he experienced an engine power interruption. A check of the fuel selector revealed it was in the off position. The…

## 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 Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dewsnup-dave-zenair-ch-701-sp/aircraft.md
- The Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier.md

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