# N8251B: 1994 Smith David B RANS S7 COURIER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Smith David B RANS S7 COURIER](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-david-b-rans-s7-courier) (registry code 05628ZN, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1194142
- Year built: 1994
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: January 30, 2026
- Certificate issued: July 23, 2004
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: AB45EB
- Registered owner: [Schroeder Dale R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHROEDER%20DALE%20R)
- Location: [Cotter, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cotter)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.3222° N, 92.5515° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 72626, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8251B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8251B

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 (Smith David B RANS S7 COURIER)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8251B.

## 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 19970826023999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970826023999I), Aug 26, 1997: Amtr RANSS7 (N8251B), Medford, WI, Minor damage. Narrative: upon inspection of the aircraft the left fuel tank was empty and the right tank nearly full. The carburetor bowls were found empty. By back blowing…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 97ZZZX4247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4247), Sep 16, 1997: VENT. PLUGGED. ON APPROACH, THE ENGINE QUIT CAUSING THE PILOT TO LAND SHORT OF RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE LT MLG, PROPELLER, AND RT WING. INVESTIGATION REVEAL

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N8251B

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8251B before.

- [Cancelled 1991-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8251B-1991-04-18): Piper PA-28-161, S/N 288216182. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Campbell John F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20JOHN%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Burbank, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Burbank)
- [Cancelled 1980-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8251B-1980-09-18): Piper PA-28RT-201, S/N 28R-8018101. Exported to Belgium. Owner: [Globe Aero Unlimited Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBE%20AERO%20UNLIMITED%20INC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland)
- [Cancelled 1960-08-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8251B-1960-08-22): Cessna 172, S/N 36051. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Gaubart Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAUBART%20AVIATION%20INC), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago)

## Related

- Other Smith David B RANS S7 COURIER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-david-b-rans-s7-courier/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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