# N730WL: Gipson William H RV-10

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Gipson William H RV-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/gipson-william-h-rv-10) (registry code 05627XZ, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 40227
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-10
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 10, 2009
- Certificate issued: January 25, 2022
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A9CD0A
- Registered owner: [N730wl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N730WL%20LLC)
- Location: [Hillsboro, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hillsboro)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 32.0124° N, 97.1270° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76645, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=730WL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N730WL

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 (Gipson William H RV-10)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (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 CEN23LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA327), Jul 21, 2023: Vans RV10 (N730WL), Chouteau, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power as a result of a failed positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and a subsequent impact with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20230721009149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230721009149A), Jul 21, 2023: Gipson William H RV-10 (N730WL), Chouteau, OK, Substantial damage. On Friday, July 21st, aircraft landed at muskogee airport at about 10:30 am due to weather blocking flight path. The destination was krcm - skyhaven airport…
- [Incident 20090716011049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090716011049I), Jul 16, 2009: Amtr RV10 (N730WL), Houston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft, RV-10, N730WL, took off from runway 14, and immediately experienced a overheating condition, pilot returned aircraft back to runway 1, but ran…

## 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 Gipson William H RV-10 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gipson-william-h-rv-10/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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