# N743BA: 2021 Icon A5 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Icon A5](https://openairdocs.org/model/icon-a5) (registry code 06001A7, 2 seats) - Engine: [Rotax 912 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series) (registry code 55593) - Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 00129 - Year built: 2021 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: 4 cycle - Airworthiness: Light sport, airplane - Airworthiness date: January 29, 2021 - Certificate issued: May 10, 2021 - Expires: May 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A9FDC9 - Registered owner: [Dorsett Jason Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORSETT%20JASON%20CHRISTOPHER) - Location: San Juan, PR, RQ - Owner type: Individual - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=743BA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N743BA 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 Rotax 912 IS model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Icon A5) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 IS series) - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026 - [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N743BA. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N743BA. ## Reports on N743BA not matched to an aircraft (3) They name N743BA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19970608017289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970608017289I), Jun 8, 1997: Saab SF340A (N743BA), Rochester, NY. Narrative: on Sunday, June 8, 1997, at 1939 EDT, a Saab SF340, N743BA, operated by business express, during descent experienced unsafe nose gear indications.… - [Incident 19960517013839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960517013839I), May 17, 1996: Saab SF340A (N743BA), Albany, NY. Narrative: while at 7000 cruise had both essential and main bus failure, left side. A/c en-route from lg. To btv, diverted to alb. Declared emergency,… - [Incident 19890507019779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890507019779I), May 7, 1989: Saab SF340A (N743BA), Burlington, VT. Lost oil pressure in right engine. Returned. Starter seal developed an oil leak. ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N743BA not matched to an aircraft (16) They name N743BA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR PLGA991210A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA991210A), Dec 10, 1999: WIRE. BROKEN. BOS- FLT 4719 - AFTER DEPARTURE OF FLIGHT 4719 BOS TO ROC, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE FAIL LIGHT CAME ON. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND A TES - [SDR PLGA991210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA991210), Dec 10, 1999: VALVE. FAILED. BOS - FLT 4793 - DURING FLIGHT 4793 BOS TO BTV, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT STAYED ON WHENEVER POWER LEVERS WERE OVER 90 PERCENT N1. DUE TO WEATHER, THE AIRCRAFT - [SDR PLGA990112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA990112), Jan 12, 1999: FILTER. REQ'D SERVICE. BOS - FLT 6350 - AFTER DEPARTURE OUT OF BOS, LEFT FUEL FILTER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. - [SDR PLGA990111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA990111), Jan 11, 1999: SWITCH. FAILED. BOS - FLT 6336 - AFTER DEPARTURE, THE LEFT FUEL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A/C RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FUEL - [SDR PLGA980527A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA980527A), May 27, 1998: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. PWM - FLT 4592 - WHILE ON APPROACH, THE LEFT PROPELLER BLADES WENT TOWARD FLAT PITCH. CREW ADVANCED POWER AND ALL CONDITIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED - [SDR PLGA980305A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA980305A), Mar 5, 1998: SWIVEL. FAILED. BOS - FLT 4781 - WHILE TAXIING TO THE GATE, THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATOR WHEN TO 0 PSI. AIRCRAFT CAME TO A STOP AND PASSENGERS DEPLANED. MAINTENANCE FOUND N - [SDR PLGA980218C](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA980218C), Feb 18, 1998: CONNECTOR. WATER CONTAM. BOS - FLT 4319 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT ENGINE TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND - [SDR PLGA980218A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA980218A), Feb 18, 1998: VALVE. FAILED. BGR - FLT 4411 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BGR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT - [SDR PLGA980114B](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA980114B), Jan 14, 1998: SWIVEL. LEAKING. FLT 4562 - LGA - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED THE MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH LOW PRESSURE AND QTY. CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES - [SDR PLGA971130A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA971130A), Nov 30, 1997: RELAY. CLOSED. BOS - FLT 4273 - DURING FLIGHT, THE CREW EXPERIENCED A LEFT DE-ICE INTAKE FAILURE. DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS. MAINTENANCE FOUND TH - [SDR PLGA971015A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA971015A), Oct 15, 1997: PDU. MALFUNCTIONED. LGA - FLT 4554 - WHILE EN ROUTE TO LGA, THE COCKPIT INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND CONTINUED TO LGA. CREW FOUND THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT - [SDR PLGA970613A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA970613A), Jun 13, 1997: CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILED. JFK - FLT 4631 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW RECEIVED ANTI-SKID FAILURE WITH SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER OPEN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO JFK AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENA - [SDR PLGA970510A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA970510A), May 10, 1997: AUTOCOARSEN. MALFUNCTIONED. PWM - FLT 4577 - DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE AUTO COARSEN LIGHT DID NOT ARM. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT - [SDR PLGA9606194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA9606194), Jun 19, 1996: E/E BAY. DIRTY. LGA - FLT 4778 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM LGA, THE CREW NOTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA LANDING WITHOUT INCIDEN - [SDR PLG51796G1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLG51796G1), May 17, 1996: PDU. FAILED. FLT 4626 - LGA-BTV - IN CRUISE THE LEFT MAIN BUS AND LEFT AVIONICS BUS FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ALB. THE CREW HAD TO PUMP THE GEAR DOWN DUE TO THE BUS F - [SDR PLG42696G1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLG42696G1), Apr 26, 1996: PITOT HEAT. FAILED. LGA/ROC - FLT 4715 - DURING FLIGHT, THE RIGHT PITOT HEAT FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA LANDING WTHOUT INCIDENT. LGA MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other Icon A5 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/icon-a5/aircraft.md - The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-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.