# N537RV: 2018 Spellman Daniel L RV-8A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Spellman Daniel L RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/spellman-daniel-l-rv-8a) (registry code 05637VO, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior XPIO360B1AD2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xpio360b1ad2) (registry code 59265)
- Serial number: 82197
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 18, 2018
- Certificate issued: July 13, 2018
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A6CBF9
- Registered owner: [Spellman Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPELLMAN%20DANIEL%20L)
- Location: [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.4828° N, 104.7800° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80134, 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=537RV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N537RV

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 (Spellman Daniel L RV-8A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior XPIO360B1AD2)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N537RV.

## 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 20200322000729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322000729I), Mar 22, 2020: Spellman Daniel L RV-8A (N537RV), Watkins, CO, Minor damage. During landing roll out cross wind gust at low aircraft speed, pushed aircraft off the right side of runway. Aircraft struck 5000 feet remaining marker sign.…

## 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 Spellman Daniel L RV-8A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/spellman-daniel-l-rv-8a/aircraft.md
- The Superior XPIO360B1AD2 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xpio360b1ad2.md

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