# N796DK: 2020 John D Watkins VANS RV-12

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [John D Watkins VANS RV-12](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-d-watkins-vans-rv-12) (registry code 05635PZ, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Honda 1.5L GDI](https://openairdocs.org/engine/honda-1-5l-gdi) (registry code 33798)
- Serial number: 120607
- Year built: 2020
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 28, 2021
- Certificate issued: April 13, 2017
- Expires: April 30, 2027
- Mode S code: AACEA4
- Registered owners: [Watkins John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATKINS%20JOHN%20D), [Watkins Nancy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATKINS%20NANCY%20L)
- Location: [Taylorsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Taylorsville)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 38.0427° N, 85.3790° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 40071, 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=796DK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N796DK

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 (John D Watkins VANS RV-12)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Honda 1.5L GDI)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N796DK.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N796DK.

## 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 John D Watkins VANS RV-12 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/john-d-watkins-vans-rv-12/aircraft.md
- The Honda 1.5L GDI engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/honda-1-5l-gdi.md

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