# N532RN: 2021 Richard C Snyder VANS RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Richard C Snyder VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-c-snyder-vans-rv-8) (registry code 05639I7, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior IO-360-B1A2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-b1a2) (registry code 59259)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 81171
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 12, 2021
- Certificate issued: August 4, 2020
- Expires: August 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A6B95F
- Registered owner: [Snyder Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20RICHARD%20C)
- Location: [Lowell, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Lowell)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.6495° N, 71.3482° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 01854, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=532RN
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N532RN

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): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Richard C Snyder VANS RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior IO-360-B1A2)

- [AD 2020-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-12): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Superior Air Parts IO-360-A1A1, IO-360-A1A2, IO-360-A2A1 and 146 more. Effective Jan 15, 2021

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N532RN.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N532RN.

## 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) (3)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Superior IO-360-B1A2)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp

## Related

- Other Richard C Snyder VANS RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-c-snyder-vans-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Superior IO-360-B1A2 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-b1a2.md

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