# N538AM: 2017 Ennis M Midyett VANS ACFT INC RV8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ennis M Midyett VANS ACFT INC RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/ennis-m-midyett-vans-acft-inc-rv8) (registry code 05635JL, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior O-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series) (registry code 59250)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 83415
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: January 20, 2017
- Certificate issued: August 9, 2016
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6CE31
- Registered owner: [Skyhog Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYHOG%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Independence, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Independence)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 30.6306° N, 90.5429° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 70443, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=538AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N538AM

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Superior O-360 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Ennis M Midyett VANS ACFT INC RV8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior O-360 series)

- [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 N538AM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N538AM.

## 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 N538AM not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N538AM, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR SIMA981393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA981393), May 19, 1998: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. IND - EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS. 61WL. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORILY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SER

## 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 O-360 series)

- [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. Lists O-360-A1A1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists O-360-A1A1

## Related

- Other Ennis M Midyett VANS ACFT INC RV8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ennis-m-midyett-vans-acft-inc-rv8/aircraft.md
- The Superior O-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series.md

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