# N716JB: Gray Jim Robert EXEC - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Gray Jim Robert EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/gray-jim-robert-exec) (registry code 13017FT, 2 seats) - Engine: [Rotorway RW-145 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-rw-145-series) (registry code 55005) - Serial number: EXEC-3000 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: June 15, 1998 - Certificate issued: April 3, 2017 - Expires: April 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A99321 - Registered owner: [Gray Jim R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20JIM%20R) - Location: [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 43.6299° N, 116.2895° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83704, 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=716JB - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N716JB 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 Rotorway RW-145 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Gray Jim Robert EXEC) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Rotorway RW-145 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 WPR18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA050), Dec 17, 2017: Gray Jim Robert Exec (N716JB), Caldwell, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the oil pressure gauge line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR17LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA009), Oct 19, 2016: Gray Jim Robert Exec 90 (N716JB), Caldwell, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly tighten the tension bolts during the installation of the alternator belt, which resulted in inadequate voltage to sustain ignition and the subsequent partial loss of… - [NTSB FTW02LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA250), Sep 5, 2002: Gray Rotorway Exec 90 (N716JB), Las Cruces, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA001), Oct 1, 1999: Gray Rotorway Exec (N716JB), Gallup, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently allowing main rotor rpm to decay while avoiding obstacles during an emergency autorotation following a loss of power for reasons undetermined. Factors were houses and… ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20171217023219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171217023219A), Dec 17, 2017: Gray Jim Robert EXEC (N716JB), Caldwell, ID, Substantial damage. While performing what the pilot called "taxi way pattern work" (flying 40' AGL above the airport taxiways @ 10-20 KTS) the engine made a unusual noise. The… - [Accident 20161019021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161019021589A), Oct 19, 2016: Gray Jim Robert EXEC (N716JB), Caldwell, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot stated engine failed as helicopter was approx. 20 feet AGL and 50 KIAS. He maneuvered to grass area between the taxiway and runway 12/30 and prepared for… - [Accident 19991001040219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991001040219A), Oct 1, 1999: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N716JB), Gallup, NM, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot remained in the traffic pattern to practice touch and go landings. At approximately the point where the helicopter would turn onto the base leg,… ## 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 Gray Jim Robert EXEC aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gray-jim-robert-exec/aircraft.md - The Rotorway RW-145 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-rw-145-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.