# N818SJ: 2009 Edwards William J EVOLUTION

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Edwards William J EVOLUTION](https://openairdocs.org/model/edwards-william-j-evolution) (registry code 05629CP, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-135a) (registry code 52260)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: EVO-011
- Year built: 2009
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Kit: Lancair Intl Inc EVOLUTION
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 3, 2026
- Certificate issued: December 7, 2009
- Expires: April 30, 2029
- Mode S code: AB28AD
- Registered owner: [Edwards William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20WILLIAM%20J)
- Location: [Mccall, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Mccall)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.1236° N, 115.7148° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83638, within about 15 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=818SJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N818SJ

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): 4 in force

### Matched by airframe (Edwards William J EVOLUTION)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A)

- [AD 2014-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-05): Reinforcement liner to the power turbine (PT) containment   
  ring and, for certain PT containment rings, adding scallops · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 18 more. Effective Aug 5, 2014
- [AD 2012-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-09-10): First stage sun gears · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-110, PT6A-112, PT6A-114 and 12 more. Effective May 23, 2012
- [AD 2002-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-13): Turbine Exhaust Ducts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 20 more. Effective Dec 31, 2002
- [AD 97-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-12): Compressor Bleed-off Valve · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 52 more. Effective Mar 14, 1997

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-12-04): Turbine/ Turboprop Engine: Reduction Gearbox. Issued Nov 1, 2011

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N818SJ.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N818SJ.

## Reports on N818SJ not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N818SJ, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19960617025169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960617025169I), Jun 17, 1996: Doug DC981 (N818SJ), El Paso, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on June 17, 1996, at approximately 1245 MDT, sunjet flight 610, a DC-9-81, enroute from long beach, CA. To dallas/ft. worth, diverted to El Paso, TX…
- [Incident 19940812031749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940812031749I), Aug 12, 1994: Doug DC981 (N818SJ), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Loud bang,NR2 engine lost power. Returned. Contained turbine failure.

## 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 N818SJ not matched to an aircraft (11)

They name N818SJ, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 97ZZZX2971](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2971), Apr 25, 1997: APU. FAILED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED APU INOPERABLE. APU PLACED ON MEL 49-1. UPON INVESTIGATION, MX DISCOVERED APU FAILED. APU REMOVED/DEACTIVATED PER MM 49-10-00 ON 4-30-97. D
- [SDR 97ZZZX1120](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1120), Mar 3, 1997: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORRODED SEAT TRACKS UNDER GALLEYS. FOUND DURING CPCP INSPECTION. SEAT TRACK SECTION REPLACED. SUBMITTER STATED SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SEALING AREA, UNDER GALLEY 
- [SDR 97ZZZX1119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1119), Mar 3, 1997: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORRODED SEAT TRACKS UNDER GALLEYS. FOUND DURING CPCP INSPECTION. SEAT TRACK SECTION REPLACED. SUBMITTER STATED SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SEALING AREA, UNDER GALLEY 
- [SDR 96ZZZX1840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1840), Jan 25, 1996: SKIN. DELAMINATED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND LT WING TRAILING EDGE, JUST OUTBOARD OF AILERON, DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM CH 57. AIRCRAFT TT: 22,205. AIRCRAFT TC: 42,206.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1839), Jan 25, 1996: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED, AFT OF NOSE GEAR DOOR CUTOUT. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM CH 53. AIRCRAFT TT: 22,205. AIRCRAFT TC: 42,206.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1838), Jan 25, 1996: VANE. DELAMINATED. DURING C-CHECK, LEFT WING, NR 2 FLAP VANE DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM CH 57. AIRCRAFT TT: 22,205 HRS. AIRCRAFT TC: 42,206.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1837), Jan 25, 1996: BLKHD FRAME. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK, FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT, CRACK IN FRAME ON AFT BULKHEAD AT FLOOR LEVEL. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM CH 53. AIRCRAFT TT: 22,205 HRS. AIRCRAFT TC: 42,2
- [SDR 96ZZZX1836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1836), Jan 25, 1996: SPLICE. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT, LONGERON SPLICE CORRODED, LONGERON 28L AT STA 229. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM CH 53. AIRCRAFT TT: 22,205 HRS. AIRCRAFT TC: 
- [SDR 96ZZZX1835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1835), Jan 25, 1996: SKIN. DELAMINATED. DURING C-CHECK, LT PYLON ABOVE AFT HINGE POINT FOUND DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM CH 54. AIRCRAFT TT: 22,205 HRS. AIRCRAFT TC: 42,206.
- [SDR 95ZZZM701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM701), Nov 2, 1995: SWITCH. DIRTY. AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. CYCLED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHTS REMAINED ON. GEAR DOWN LIMITATIONS OBSERVED FOR 
- [SDR 95ZZZW766](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZW766), May 11, 1995: TIRE. SEPARATED. FLT 807 - NR 3 TIRE RECAP SEPARATED FROM TIRE CARCASS ON TAKEOFF. FOUND RIGHT FLAP DAMAGE AND ENGINE C-1 BLADE DAMAGE. REPLACED NR 3 AND NR 4 MAIN WHEEL ASSY. R

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A)

- [STC SE00002EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00002EN): Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for the PT6A-34, -34AG, -34B, -36, -114, -114A, -116, -135, and -135A engine models that define specific maintenance tasks and their associated maintenance schedules, and that are used as a supplement to the applicable Pratt & Whitney Canada manuals. MORE Company Inc
- [STC SE00014EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00014EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. CrossCheck Engine Monitor Kit P/N HUMS-K-071-1, Rev. A on the specified PT6A engine models and kit P/N HUMS-K-071-2 on the specified A250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE00020EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00020EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. TrendCheck/ TrendCheck Plus Engine Monitor Kit P/N TREND-K-010-1. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE02357NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02357NY): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Canada, PT6A-135, dual fuel feed line configuration. Standard Aero Inc
- [STC SE615GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE615GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics
- [STC SE09286SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09286SC): Installation of an alternate gas generator case. Airforce Turbine Service
- [STC SE09257SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09257SC): Convert P&W Engine Models PT6A-15AG, -27, and -28, into PT6A-34 configuration. Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc
- [STC SE659NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE659NE): Installation of oil tank filler neck check valve, P/N TSA-76A. Aviation Components Support

## Related

- Other Edwards William J EVOLUTION aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/edwards-william-j-evolution/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-135a.md

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