# N687RC: 2019 Ronald Howe SPORTSMAN GS-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ronald Howe SPORTSMAN GS-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/ronald-howe-sportsman-gs-2) (registry code 05638D7, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YIO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-390-series) (registry code 42418)
- Serial number: 7471
- Year built: 2019
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Glasair Aviation LLC SPORTSMAN GS-2
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 13, 2019
- Certificate issued: February 19, 2019
- Expires: February 28, 2029
- Mode S code: A91EB2
- Registered owner: [Howe Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWE%20RONALD)
- Location: [Southgate, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Southgate)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.2047° N, 83.2057° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48195, 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=687RC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N687RC

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 Lycoming YIO-390 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Ronald Howe SPORTSMAN GS-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YIO-390 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N687RC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N687RC.

## 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 Ronald Howe SPORTSMAN GS-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ronald-howe-sportsman-gs-2/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YIO-390 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-390-series.md

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