# N480FS: 2022 Thomas Lee Gummo RV-12IS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Thomas Lee Gummo RV-12IS](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-lee-gummo-rv-12is) (registry code 05641CE, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series) (registry code 55593)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 121292
- Year built: 2022
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 16, 2023
- Certificate issued: November 5, 2022
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A5E927
- Registered owner: [Gummo Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUMMO%20THOMAS%20L)
- Location: [Apple Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Apple%20Valley)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.5712° N, 117.1331° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92307, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=480FS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480FS

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 912 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Thomas Lee Gummo RV-12IS)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 IS series)

- [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 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
- [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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

None matched to N480FS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N480FS.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since May 13, 2004, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N480FS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N480FS before.

- [Cancelled 2004-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N480FS-2004-05-13): Enstrom Helicopter 480B, S/N 5051, built 2003. Exported to Indonesia. Owner: Jakarta Selatan
- [Cancelled 2003-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N480FS-2003-02-05): Enstrom Helicopter 480B, S/N 5050. Exported to Russia. Owner: [Enstrom Helicopter Corporation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORPORATION), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee)

## Related

- Other Thomas Lee Gummo RV-12IS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-lee-gummo-rv-12is/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Thomas Lee Gummo RV-12IS: https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-lee-gummo-rv-12is/stcs.md
- The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md

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