# N49BW: 2017 Willaford Robert E VANS RV-9

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Willaford Robert E VANS RV-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/willaford-robert-e-vans-rv-9) (registry code 05635JW, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YIO-320 SERIE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-320-serie) (registry code 42417)
- Serial number: 91643
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 6, 2017
- Certificate issued: April 30, 2023
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A60DED
- Registered owner: [Flaatten Ronny F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLAATTEN%20RONNY%20F)
- Location: [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.5574° N, 97.9085° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78641, 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=49BW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49BW

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 (Willaford Robert E VANS RV-9)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YIO-320 SERIE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N49BW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N49BW.

## 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 N49BW

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N49BW before.

- [Cancelled 2009-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N49BW-2009-04-10): Woodall-Robert-A 1/2 SCALE CORSAIR, S/N 54. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Woodall Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODALL%20ROBERT%20A), [Northwood, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Northwood)

## Related

- Other Willaford Robert E VANS RV-9 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/willaford-robert-e-vans-rv-9/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YIO-320 SERIE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-320-serie.md

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