# N782DF: 2024 Steven A Rigdon/Cheri A Rigdon ELA ECLIPSE EVO 916

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Steven A Rigdon/Cheri A Rigdon ELA ECLIPSE EVO 916](https://openairdocs.org/model/steven-a-rigdon-cheri-a-rigdon-ela-eclipse-evo-916) (registry code 05642OV, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 916 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-916-is-series) (registry code 55622)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 03247171026
- Year built: 2024
- Type: Gyroplane
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Ela Aviation USA Inc ELA ECLIPSE EVO 916
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 15, 2024
- Certificate issued: August 28, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: AA9845
- Registered owners: [Rigdon Cheri A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIGDON%20CHERI%20A), [Rigdon Steven A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIGDON%20STEVEN%20A)
- Location: [Apple Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Apple%20Valley)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- 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=782DF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N782DF

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 916 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Steven A Rigdon/Cheri A Rigdon ELA ECLIPSE EVO 916)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 916 IS series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N782DF.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N782DF.

## 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 Steven A Rigdon/Cheri A Rigdon ELA ECLIPSE EVO 916 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/steven-a-rigdon-cheri-a-rigdon-ela-eclipse-evo-916/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 916 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-916-is-series.md

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