# N462WP: 2010 Hodges Samuel J RV-7A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Hodges Samuel J RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hodges-samuel-j-rv-7a) (registry code 056283E, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Mazda 13B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/mazda-13b) (registry code 43200)
- Serial number: 71357
- Year built: 2010
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV7A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 27, 2010
- Certificate issued: September 15, 2009
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A5A30B
- Registered owner: [Hodges Samuel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGES%20SAMUEL%20J)
- Location: [Dawson Springs, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Dawson%20Springs)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.1795° N, 87.6927° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 42408, 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=462WP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N462WP

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 (Hodges Samuel J RV-7A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Mazda 13B)

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 ERA11LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA444), Aug 7, 2011: Hodges Samuel J RV-7A (N462WP), Paducah, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.

## 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 20110807015389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110807015389A), Aug 7, 2011: Hodges Samuel J RV-7A (N462WP), Paducah, KY, Substantial damage. Experimental RV-7A lost power just after takeoff from 5KY3. Made emergency landing on road. Aircraft received damage to both wings & nose gear after impacting…

## 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 Hodges Samuel J RV-7A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/hodges-samuel-j-rv-7a/aircraft.md
- The Mazda 13B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/mazda-13b.md

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