# N70948: 2002 Best OFF SKYRANGER - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Best OFF SKYRANGER](https://openairdocs.org/model/best-off-skyranger) (registry code 05901FJ, 2 seats) - Engine: [Rotax 912 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-series) (registry code 55569) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 2000 - Year built: 2002 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: 4 cycle - Airworthiness: Experimental, registered before 01/31/08 - Airworthiness date: November 19, 2007 - Certificate issued: May 14, 2015 - Expires: May 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A97902 - Registered owner: [Kirkendall Marlin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRKENDALL%20MARLIN%20R) - Location: [Waynesfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesfield) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 40.6079° N, 83.9421° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45896, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=70948 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70948 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 Rotax 912 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 17 in force ### Matched by airframe (Best OFF SKYRANGER) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 series) - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026 - [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 - [AD 2019-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-10-04): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 2019 - [AD 2016-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-04): Carburetor floats · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 7, 2016 - [AD 2016-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-13-04): Engine coolant temperature limit · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 27, 2016 - [AD 2013-15-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-19): Excessive oil consumption · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Aug 27, 2013 - [AD 2012-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-16-13): Pressure side fuel hose · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Sep 10, 2012 - [AD 2012-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-03): Oil pump attachment bolts · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 S2, 912 S3 and 914 F2. Effective Mar 16, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-02): Crankshaft · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 22, 2011 - [AD 2011-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-04): Washers · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F3, 912 S2, 912 S3 and 4 more. Effective Jun 27, 2011 - [AD 2010-20-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-23): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Nov 8, 2010 - [AD 2010-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-18-14): Fuel pressure · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Oct 13, 2010 - [AD 2005-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-14): Valve train on all engines · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Feb 15, 2005 - [AD 2002-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-09): Fuel pump assembly · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Oct 10, 2002 - [AD 2002-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-07): Valve Spring Retainers · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Sep 3, 2002 - [AD 98-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-16): Fuel Pump · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3 and 912 F4. Effective Aug 7, 1998 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025 - [AD 2013-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-07-12) (historical): Cylinder heads · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Apr 30, 2013 - [AD 2002-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-16) (historical): Valve train · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Oct 28, 2002 - [AD 2002-16-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-26) (historical): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Sep 16, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB NE-05-84R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84R1): Reciprocating Engine Liquid Cooling: Bombardier-Rotax 912 & 914 Series Engines. Issued Sep 10, 2009 - [SAIB NE-08-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-36): BRP-Rotax 912 A, 912 F, 912 S, & 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jul 16, 2008 - [SAIB NE-05-84](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84) (historical): . Issued Aug 30, 2005 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N70948. ## NTSB investigations on N70948 not matched to an aircraft (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 CHI81DEE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE29), Apr 11, 1981: Cessna 182M (N70948), Seneca, IL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N70948. ## Reports on N70948 not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N70948, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 19810411015489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810411015489A), Apr 11, 1981: Cessna 182M (N70948), Seneca, IL, Substantial damage. Aircraft overshot runway during landing on short strip. ## 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) (1) 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 (Rotax 912 series) - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists 912 F2 ## Related - Other Best OFF SKYRANGER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/best-off-skyranger/aircraft.md - The Rotax 912 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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