# N73PL: 2012 P L Lippiatt LANCAIR EVOLUTION

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [P L Lippiatt LANCAIR EVOLUTION](https://openairdocs.org/model/p-l-lippiatt-lancair-evolution) (registry code 05631IG, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-135) (registry code 52173)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: EVO-032
- Year built: 2012
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Kit: Lancair International Inc LANCAIR EVOLUTION
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 9, 2012
- Certificate issued: March 6, 2015
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A9CA02
- Registered owner: [P & L Aircraft Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P%20%26%20L%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20INC)
- Location: [Salem, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Salem)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.9028° N, 80.8688° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 44460, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=73PL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73PL

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (P L Lippiatt LANCAIR EVOLUTION)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135)

- [AD 2014-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-05): Reinforcement liner to the power turbine (PT) containment   
  ring and, for certain PT containment rings, adding scallops · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 18 more. Effective Aug 5, 2014
- [AD 2012-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-09-10): First stage sun gears · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-110, PT6A-112, PT6A-114 and 12 more. Effective May 23, 2012
- [AD 2002-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-13): Turbine Exhaust Ducts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 20 more. Effective Dec 31, 2002
- [AD 97-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-12): Compressor Bleed-off Valve · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 52 more. Effective Mar 14, 1997
- [AD 80-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-12): Fuel Pump Drive Coupling Splines · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-112, PT6A-135 and 24 more. Effective Apr 18, 1980

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-12-04): Turbine/ Turboprop Engine: Reduction Gearbox. Issued Nov 1, 2011

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N73PL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N73PL.

## 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) (12)

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 (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135)

- [STC SE00002EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00002EN): Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for the PT6A-34, -34AG, -34B, -36, -114, -114A, -116, -135, and -135A engine models that define specific maintenance tasks and their associated maintenance schedules, and that are used as a supplement to the applicable Pratt & Whitney Canada manuals. MORE Company Inc
- [STC SE11139SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE11139SC): The conversion of the Pratt & Whitney Canada, Model PT6A-135 to a PT6A-135A turboprop engine. Airforce Turbine Service
- [STC SE00014EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00014EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. CrossCheck Engine Monitor Kit P/N HUMS-K-071-1, Rev. A on the specified PT6A engine models and kit P/N HUMS-K-071-2 on the specified A250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE00020EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00020EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. TrendCheck/ TrendCheck Plus Engine Monitor Kit P/N TREND-K-010-1. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE2960SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2960SO): Installation of an oil filler cap safety adapter. Jet Avion Corporation
- [STC SE615GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE615GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics
- [STC SE09286SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09286SC): Installation of an alternate gas generator case. Airforce Turbine Service
- [STC SE09257SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09257SC): Convert P&W Engine Models PT6A-15AG, -27, and -28, into PT6A-34 configuration. Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc
- [STC SE659NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE659NE): Installation of oil tank filler neck check valve, P/N TSA-76A. Aviation Components Support
- [STC SE5601SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5601SW): Replacement splined end and oil mist lubrication on accessory drive gearshaft. Aviall of Texas, Inc
- [STC SE1165EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1165EA): Assembly and installation of AW10262 wet spline starter gear seal. Airwork Corporation
- [STC SE4570SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4570SW): Revise accessory drive spline, P/N 3008181. Aviall of Texas, Inc

## Earlier aircraft with N73PL

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N73PL before.

- [Cancelled 1995-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N73PL-1995-01-05): MBB BO105 CBS4, S/N S86. Exported to Argentina. Owner: [Biscayne Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISCAYNE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)

## Related

- Other P L Lippiatt LANCAIR EVOLUTION aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/p-l-lippiatt-lancair-evolution/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-135.md

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