# N6PW: 2009 Castor Ralph J RV9A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Castor Ralph J RV9A](https://openairdocs.org/model/castor-ralph-j-rv9a) (registry code 056271Q, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 91259
- Year built: 2009
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 12, 2009
- Certificate issued: March 17, 2009
- Expires: October 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A7C3E7
- Registered owner: [Castor Ralph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTOR%20RALPH%20J)
- Location: [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.3779° N, 86.1489° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 36117, 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=6PW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6PW

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.

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

### Matched by airframe (Castor Ralph J RV9A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N6PW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N6PW.

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N6PW not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N6PW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 97ZZZX2678](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2678), May 6, 1997: WINDSHIELD. SMOKED. PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT DURING DESCENT. RAN AIRCRAFT AND FOUND PILOT'S WINDSHIELD SMOKING AT LOW HEAT TERMINAL.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Castor Ralph J RV9A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/castor-ralph-j-rv9a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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