# N46LG: 2019 Grimmer David E VANS RV8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Grimmer David E VANS RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/grimmer-david-e-vans-rv8) (registry code 05638I9, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YIO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-390-series) (registry code 42418)
- Serial number: 83443
- Year built: 2019
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 18, 2019
- Certificate issued: April 9, 2019
- Expires: April 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A59843
- Registered owner: [Grimmer David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIMMER%20DAVID%20E)
- Location: [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 48.7582° N, 122.5065° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98225, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=46LG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46LG

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming YIO-390 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Grimmer David E VANS RV8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YIO-390 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N46LG.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N46LG.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N46LG

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N46LG before.

- [Cancelled 2012-03-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46LG-2012-03-30): Delaney Mark C HIGHLANDER, S/N JA172-08-08, built 2008. Exported to Thailand. Owner: [Central Florida Sportair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20FLORIDA%20SPORTAIR%20LLC), [Fort White, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20White)
- [Cancelled 2008-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46LG-2008-09-11): Jensen Steve LANCAIR LEGACY FG, S/N LS 217. Owner: [Slj Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLJ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne)
- [Cancelled 1992-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46LG-1992-11-03): Stinson 108-1, S/N 108-1296, built 1946. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Legare Garry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEGARE%20GARRY%20J), [Sanata Margarita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sanata%20Margarita)

## Related

- Other Grimmer David E VANS RV8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/grimmer-david-e-vans-rv8/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YIO-390 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-390-series.md

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