# N77EU: 2002 Purpura Sam EUROPA XS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Purpura Sam EUROPA XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/purpura-sam-europa-xs) (registry code 05612KO, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: A077
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 4, 2002
- Certificate issued: February 14, 2018
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: AA6725
- Registered owner: [Purpura Sam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PURPURA%20SAM)
- Location: [Apple Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Apple%20Valley)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.4202° N, 117.1561° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92308, 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=77EU
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77EU

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 (Purpura Sam EUROPA XS)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N77EU.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Incident 20120418007409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120418007409I), Apr 18, 2012: Purpura Sam EUROPA XS (N77EU), Ramona, CA, Minor damage. While practicing touch and go landings and takeoffs the airman failed to lower his landing gear resulting in the aircraft touching down on its belly. No…

## 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 Purpura Sam EUROPA XS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/purpura-sam-europa-xs/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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