# N470LM: Guarino Michael John VANS RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Guarino Michael John VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/guarino-michael-john-vans-rv-8) (registry code 056259S, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 80070
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 26, 2008
- Certificate issued: June 13, 2022
- Expires: June 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A5C220
- Registered owner: [Dale Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DALE%20RICHARD%20C)
- Location: [La Vernia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/La%20Vernia)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.3511° N, 98.0889° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78121, 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=470LM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N470LM

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 (Guarino Michael John VANS RV-8)

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 WPR17LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA067), Feb 24, 2017: Guarino Vans (N470LM), Marysville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the fragmentation of the electrical system.

## 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 20170223006169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170223006169A), Feb 23, 2017: Guarino Michael John VANS RV-8 (N470LM), Bangor, CA, Substantial damage. Bangor, CA: N470LM, vans RV-8, stated they had lost engine power and were going to divert to bab. Pilot stated they were unable to make it to bab and they…

## 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 Guarino Michael John VANS RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/guarino-michael-john-vans-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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