# N42DL: 1993 Lance Dorrance B LANCE AERO

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Lance Dorrance B LANCE AERO](https://openairdocs.org/model/lance-dorrance-b-lance-aero) (registry code 056189W, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Ford CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ford-conversion) (registry code 26701)
- Serial number: LA421
- Year built: 1993
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 19, 1994
- Certificate issued: December 28, 2016
- Expires: December 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A4F99C
- Registered owner: [Massey Air Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASSEY%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20INC)
- Location: [Massey, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Massey)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.3106° N, 75.8086° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 21650, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=42DL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42DL

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 (Lance Dorrance B LANCE AERO)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Ford CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N42DL.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20051214032489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051214032489I), Dec 14, 2005: Amtr LANCEAERO (N42DL), Wildwood, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated, "when landing I extended landing gear, all indicators said gear was extended." Upon touchdown, gear collapsed. Subsequent investigation…
- [Incident 20000611032419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000611032419I), Jun 11, 2000: Amtr LANCEAERO (N42DL), Mt. Holly, NJ, Minor damage. (-23)Lost engine power. Decided to land in field. Landing touch down was satisfactory. After @ 500 ft roll-out, landing gear went into ditch and broke off…

## 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 Lance Dorrance B LANCE AERO aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/lance-dorrance-b-lance-aero/aircraft.md
- The Ford CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ford-conversion.md

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