# N523J: 2011 Mcbride Richard L RANS S-7S COURIER

- Status: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Mcbride Richard L RANS S-7S COURIER](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcbride-richard-l-rans-s-7s-courier) (registry code 05630I2, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912UL](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul) (registry code 55592)
- Serial number: 0906446
- Year built: 2011
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Rans Designs Inc S-7S
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: January 15, 2011
- Mode S code: A694DB
- Location: [Jonesborough, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Jonesborough)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.2798° N, 82.5061° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 37659, 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=523J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N523J

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 (Mcbride Richard L RANS S-7S COURIER)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912UL)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N523J.

## 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.

- [Incident 20120609010649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609010649I), Jun 9, 2012: Mcbride Richard L RANS S-7S COURIER (N523J), Warrenton, VA, Minor damage. Aircraft was enroute to Warrenton airport (hwy). Approximately 15 miles north of the airport at approximately 1500 feet AGL the engine began to lose power. The…

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N523J not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N523J, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR TWYA20160413001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWYA20160413001), Apr 9, 2016: SEAL. LOOSE. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT SAW THE COPILOT WINDSHIELD OUTER SEAL COMING LOOSE FROM THE WINDSHIELD & RETURN TO LAND.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Mcbride Richard L RANS S-7S COURIER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcbride-richard-l-rans-s-7s-courier/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912UL engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul.md

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