# N431PZ: 2022 Thum Nathan RV-8A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Thum Nathan RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thum-nathan-rv-8a) (registry code 056398E, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 82445
- Year built: 2022
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Rotary
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 29, 2022
- Certificate issued: May 5, 2021
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A52832
- Registered owner: [Air Granby LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20GRANBY%20LLC)
- Location: [Granby, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Granby)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.1639° N, 105.9346° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80446, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=431PZ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N431PZ

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 (Thum Nathan RV-8A)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N431PZ.

## 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 20260320003659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260320003659I), Mar 20, 2026: Thum Nathan RV-8A (N431PZ), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. On March 20, 2026, the PIC departed from bjc and upon takeoff rotation he experienced a loss of power. The aircraft lost engine power and PIC attempted to make…

## 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 Thum Nathan RV-8A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/thum-nathan-rv-8a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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