# N72436: 2008 Ward Thomas J VANS RV-9A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ward Thomas J VANS RV-9A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ward-thomas-j-vans-rv-9a) (registry code 05627DO, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 91036
- Year built: 2008
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 3, 2008
- Certificate issued: July 30, 2008
- Expires: October 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A9B548
- Registered owner: [Ward Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARD%20THOMAS%20J)
- Location: [Stafford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Stafford)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.4207° N, 77.3747° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 22554, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=72436
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72436

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 (Ward Thomas J VANS RV-9A)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N72436.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N72436.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N72436

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N72436 before.

- [Cancelled 2005-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N72436-2005-06-02): Cessna TU206D, S/N U206-1403, built 1969. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Xxxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxxx)
- [Cancelled 1951-12-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N72436-1951-12-20): Cessna 140, S/N 9601. Owner: [Meeteetse Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEETEETSE%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Meeteetse, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Meeteetse)

## Related

- Other Ward Thomas J VANS RV-9A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ward-thomas-j-vans-rv-9a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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