# N44VL: Lunning John R 173/FG-XL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Lunning John R 173/FG-XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/lunning-john-r-173-fg-xl) (registry code 05605LS, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 3FX003
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 12, 2007
- Certificate issued: March 3, 2023
- Expires: March 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A54A2A
- Registered owner: [Flyteone Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYTEONE%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC)
- Location: [Clearwater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clearwater)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 28.0331° N, 82.7244° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33761, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=44VL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44VL

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 (Lunning John R 173/FG-XL)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N44VL.

## 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 20080127000529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080127000529I), Jan 27, 2008: Amtr 173FGXL (N44VL), New Braunfels, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On 27 January 2008, aircraft departed from runway 17 at baz airport at approximately 16:30 local. During climb out at 400' the engine lost power with no…

## 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 Lunning John R 173/FG-XL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/lunning-john-r-173-fg-xl/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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