# N588AF: 2021 Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD](https://openairdocs.org/model/game-composites-gb1-gamebird) (registry code 3731200, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-580-b1a) (registry code 42403)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A00073CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00073CE) (Game Composites LLC), [TCDS E00004NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00004NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0039
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, acrobatic
- Airworthiness date: December 8, 2021
- Certificate issued: February 4, 2023
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A793A6
- Registered owner: [Hgb Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HGB%20HOLDINGS%20LLC)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8109° N, 96.8132° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75219, 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=588AF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N588AF

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force

### Matched by airframe (Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A)

- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2015-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-07): Propeller governor shaft set screw · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-A1E6 and 10 more. Effective Mar 11, 2015
- [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force)

- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor  Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw. Issued May 13, 2016
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014
- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009
- [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN25LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA250), Jul 12, 2025: Game Composites GB1 Gamebird (N588AF), Tarkio, MO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250712021412A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250712021412A), Jul 12, 2025: Game Composites LLC GB1 GAMEBIRD (N588AF), Tarkio, MO, Substantial damage. During an attempted landing on runway 36, [privacy data omitted]was about to touchdown when it collided with [privacy data omitted], which had already landed…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/game-composites-gb1-gamebird/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD: https://openairdocs.org/model/game-composites-gb1-gamebird/stcs.md
- The Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-580-b1a.md

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