# N524TX: 2024 Rathburn Robert L VANS RV-14A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rathburn Robert L VANS RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rathburn-robert-l-vans-rv-14a) (registry code 05642ME, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 141034
- Year built: 2024
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-14A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 2, 2024
- Certificate issued: August 5, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A69989
- Registered owners: [Rathburn Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RATHBURN%20ROBERT%20L), [Rathburn Irene L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RATHBURN%20IRENE%20L)
- Location: [Edgewood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Edgewood)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 32.7111° N, 95.8584° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75117, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=524TX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N524TX

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 (Rathburn Robert L VANS RV-14A)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N524TX.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N524TX.

## Reports on N524TX not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N524TX, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19890922056769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890922056769I), Sep 22, 1989: Doug DC932 (N524TX), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Bird strike on takeoff ground roll. Aborted. Minor damage.

## 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 Rathburn Robert L VANS RV-14A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rathburn-robert-l-vans-rv-14a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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