# N46JS: 2020 Scott Valdez CAVALON

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Scott Valdez CAVALON](https://openairdocs.org/model/scott-valdez-cavalon) (registry code 0563850, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 915 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series) (registry code 55620)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: V00431
- Year built: 2020
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Autogyro Gmbh CAVALON
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 15, 2020
- Certificate issued: January 3, 2023
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A5981B
- Registered owner: [Hile Daniel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILE%20DANIEL%20A)
- Location: [Clearfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Clearfield)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.0841° N, 78.4561° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 16830, 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=46JS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46JS

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 915 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Scott Valdez CAVALON)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [AD 2026-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-02): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · BRP-Rotax 915 iSc2 C24 and 915 iSc3 C24. Effective Mar 19, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA276), Jun 16, 2021: Autogyro Cavalon (N46JS), Collinsville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the failure of both fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation. The reason for the failure of both fuel pumps could not be determined based on available…

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20210616014869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210616014869I), Jun 16, 2021: Scott Valdez CAVALON (N46JS), Collinsville, TX, Minor damage. The incident flight originated at north Texas regional airport (gyi) after obtaining five gallons of fuel. Within 20 minutes of departure from gyi, at a cruse…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since April 23, 2013, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N46JS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N46JS before.

- [Cancelled 2013-04-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46JS-2013-04-23): Slauson James L SH-2 GLASAIR, S/N 123, built 1983. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Slauson James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLAUSON%20JAMES%20L), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle)

## Related

- Other Scott Valdez CAVALON aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/scott-valdez-cavalon/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Scott Valdez CAVALON: https://openairdocs.org/model/scott-valdez-cavalon/stcs.md
- The Rotax 915 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series.md

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