# N654TB: 2000 Waters James VANS RV-6A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Waters James VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/waters-james-vans-rv-6a) (registry code 05604JW, 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: 24671
- Year built: 2000
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 28, 2006
- Certificate issued: September 26, 2018
- Expires: September 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A89D41
- Registered owner: [Collins III Wallace Anderson](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20III%20WALLACE%20ANDERSON)
- Location: [Simpsonville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Simpsonville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.7677° N, 82.2250° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 29681, 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=654TB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N654TB

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 (Waters James VANS RV-6A)

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 N654TB.

## 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 20230820012159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230820012159I), Aug 20, 2023: Waters James VANS RV-6A (N654TB), Greenville, SC, Minor damage. Pilot was practicing take off and landings in preparation for a flight review. He had successfully made eight prior to the last landing when he was practicing…

## 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 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 Waters James VANS RV-6A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/waters-james-vans-rv-6a/aircraft.md
- The Superior O-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series.md

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