# N71AM: 2021 Alan A Fanning AL18

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Alan A Fanning AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/alan-a-fanning-al18) (registry code 05640D7, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Cont IOX370 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cont-iox370-series) (registry code 17501)
- Serial number: TX-346
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: American Legend Aircraft Co AL18
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 27, 2021
- Certificate issued: April 29, 2026
- Expires: April 30, 2033
- Mode S code: A979C0
- Registered owner: [Murch Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURCH%20ANTHONY)
- Location: [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 60.3715° N, 150.9989° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99669, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=71AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71AM

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 Cont IOX370 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Alan A Fanning AL18)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Cont IOX370 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N71AM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N71AM.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since March 8, 2018, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N71AM

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N71AM before.

- [Cancelled 2018-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N71AM-2018-03-08): Mariucci Ardovino CRI-CRI MC-15, S/N 12-0252, built 1984. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Bordelon Donald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORDELON%20DONALD%20L), [Breaux Bridge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Breaux%20Bridge)

## Related

- Other Alan A Fanning AL18 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/alan-a-fanning-al18/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Alan A Fanning AL18: https://openairdocs.org/model/alan-a-fanning-al18/stcs.md
- The Cont IOX370 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/cont-iox370-series.md

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