# N68TP: 2015 Powers Thomas J RV8 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Powers Thomas J RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/powers-thomas-j-rv8) (registry code 05633YM, 2 seats) - Engine: [Superior IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series) (registry code 59251) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 83300 - Year built: 2015 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8 - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: January 21, 2015 - Certificate issued: November 17, 2014 - Expires: November 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A90295 - Registered owner: [Powers Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWERS%20THOMAS%20J) - Location: [Mukilteo, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mukilteo) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 47.9130° N, 122.3022° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98275, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=68TP - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68TP From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 IO-360 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Powers Thomas J RV8) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Superior IO-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 - [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 Effective Feb 9, 2009 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011 - [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008 - [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) (1 in force) - [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR23LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA273), Jul 1, 2023: Vans RV8 (N68TP), Metaline Falls, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway. ## 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. - [Accident 20230701009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230701009559A), Jul 1, 2023: Powers Thomas J RV8 (N68TP), Metaline Falls, WA, Substantial damage. The pilot departed from paine field (pae) to republic (R49), and then proceeded to Sullivan lake (09S). The pilot stated that he observed the winds were calm… ## 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) (4) 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 IO-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 IO-360-A1A1 - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-360-A1A1 - [STC SE02409AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02409AK): Installation of the Superior Air Parts Cold Air Induction System (CAIS). Wattum Aircraft Services ## Related - Other Powers Thomas J RV8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/powers-thomas-j-rv8/aircraft.md - The Superior IO-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-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.