# N531EM: 2013 Stephen E Melton VAN'S RV-9A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Stephen E Melton VAN'S RV-9A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stephen-e-melton-van-s-rv-9a) (registry code 05628PH, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior O-320-A1AC2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-320-a1ac2) (registry code 59253)
- Serial number: 90734
- Year built: 2013
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 6, 2013
- Certificate issued: May 29, 2013
- Expires: May 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6B494
- Registered owner: [Melton Stephen E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELTON%20STEPHEN%20E)
- Location: [West Chester, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/West%20Chester)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.3436° N, 84.4123° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45069, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=531EM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531EM

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 (Stephen E Melton VAN'S RV-9A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior O-320-A1AC2)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N531EM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N531EM.

## 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 Stephen E Melton VAN'S RV-9A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stephen-e-melton-van-s-rv-9a/aircraft.md
- The Superior O-320-A1AC2 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-320-a1ac2.md

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