# N79RN: 1979 Novak Randy K SONERAI II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Novak Randy K SONERAI II](https://openairdocs.org/model/novak-randy-k-sonerai-ii) (registry code 05659F3, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 315
- Year built: 1979
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 31, 1980
- Certificate issued: January 9, 1985
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AAB730
- Registered owner: [Rawlings David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAWLINGS%20DAVID%20E)
- Location: [Palatine, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Palatine)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.1081° N, 88.0643° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 60067, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=79RN
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79RN

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 (Novak Randy K SONERAI II)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N79RN.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N79RN.

## 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 Novak Randy K SONERAI II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/novak-randy-k-sonerai-ii/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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