# N831RS: Swenson Ron RANS S7 COURIER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Swenson Ron RANS S7 COURIER](https://openairdocs.org/model/swenson-ron-rans-s7-courier) (registry code 05616HF, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 0988031
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 18, 1991
- Certificate issued: November 15, 2021
- Expires: November 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AB5D99
- Registered owner: [De Nora Christian G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20NORA%20CHRISTIAN%20G)
- Location: [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.5055° N, 98.5770° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78229, 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=831RS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831RS

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 (Swenson Ron RANS S7 COURIER)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA20LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA039), Nov 15, 2019: Rans Rans S7 Courier (N831RS), West Liberty, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to verify that the engine oil tank contained adequate oil for the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power as a result of lack of lubrication.…

## 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.

- [Accident 20191115018549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191115018549A), Nov 15, 2019: Swenson Ron RANS S7 COURIER (N831RS), Lytten, KY, Substantial damage. Approximately 1935Z zid area 6 notified zid omic of aircraft in distress, relaying through guard (unheard by zid). Information relayed as near 9I3 airport and…

## 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 Swenson Ron RANS S7 COURIER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/swenson-ron-rans-s7-courier/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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