# N49LA: 1988 Brittian Jimmie L LANCAIR 0235

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Brittian Jimmie L LANCAIR 0235](https://openairdocs.org/model/brittian-jimmie-l-lancair-0235) (registry code 056127E, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 049
- Year built: 1988
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 16, 2023
- Certificate issued: August 18, 2021
- Expires: August 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A60EBA
- Registered owner: [Bruce Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUCE%20ERIC%20D)
- Location: [Sparta, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Sparta)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.9531° N, 85.4304° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38583, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=49LA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49LA

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 (Brittian Jimmie L LANCAIR 0235)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N49LA.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Incident 19980616030329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980616030329I), Jun 16, 1998: Amtr LANCAIR (N49LA), Franklin, NC, Minor damage. Pilot reported that he was test flying the aircraft because he installed a propeller. During test flight Mr. Thomas became distracted by propeller vibration.…
- [Incident 19970922033819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970922033819I), Sep 22, 1997: Amtr LANCAIR (N49LA), Clemson, SC, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot was practicing touch and go's, and on second landing, the nose gear collapsed on roll out.

## 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 Brittian Jimmie L LANCAIR 0235 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/brittian-jimmie-l-lancair-0235/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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