# N439RP: 2012 Poole Robert C JR RV-9A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Poole Robert C JR RV-9A](https://openairdocs.org/model/poole-robert-c-jr-rv-9a) (registry code 056312K, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 91603
- Year built: 2012
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 26, 2013
- Certificate issued: July 9, 2012
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A54612
- Registered owner: [Poole Robert C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POOLE%20ROBERT%20C%20JR)
- Location: [Salisbury, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Salisbury)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.6211° N, 80.3956° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28146, 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=439RP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N439RP

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 (Poole Robert C JR RV-9A)

None in force.

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

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 ERA13CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA206), Apr 17, 2013: Poole Robert C JR Van's (N439RP), Salisbury, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent decision to exit the paved runway onto the soft terrain.

## 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 20130417006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130417006129A), Apr 17, 2013: Poole Robert C Jr RV-9A (N439RP), Salisbury, NC, Substantial damage. Ruq - rwy 20, pilot performed a touch-n-go. During climb out, pilot found extended flaps to be non-responsive. During go-around, pilot was unsuccessful in…

## 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 Poole Robert C JR RV-9A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/poole-robert-c-jr-rv-9a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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