# N555LS: Smith Lawrence D VARIEZE - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Smith Lawrence D VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-lawrence-d-varieze) (registry code 05609EK, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020) - Data sheets: [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 132 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: January 9, 2006 - Certificate issued: March 24, 2023 - Expires: March 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A71309 - Registered owner: [Johnston Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20TIMOTHY%20A) - Location: [Saint Johns, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Johns) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 30.0679° N, 81.5907° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32259, 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=555LS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555LS From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 Continental 0-200 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 14 in force ### Matched by airframe (Smith Lawrence D VARIEZE) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Continental 0-200 series) - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 96-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-06): Engine Timing · Continental Motors O-200-A, O-200-B, RR O-200-A and 2 more. Effective Jul 18, 1996 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-22-05): Carburetor Air Intake Housing Assemblies · Continental Motors C90-12F, C90-12FH, C90-12FJ and 22 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 - [AD 93-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-11-03): Incorrect Connecting Rod · Continental Motors O-200-A, O-300-A, O-300-C and 1 more. Effective Jul 13, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (7 in force) - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-03-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-03-45): . Issued Jun 27, 2003 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-98-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-21): . Issued Dec 31, 1997 - [SAIB ACE-96-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-11): . Issued Dec 10, 1996 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N555LS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N555LS. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. ## Related - Other Smith Lawrence D VARIEZE aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-lawrence-d-varieze/aircraft.md - STCs for the Smith Lawrence D VARIEZE: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-lawrence-d-varieze/stcs.md - The Continental 0-200 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.