# N83TW: 2005 Willis Raymond L VM 1 SPORT

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Willis Raymond L VM 1 SPORT](https://openairdocs.org/model/willis-raymond-l-vm-1-sport) (registry code 05619DS, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 0051
- Year built: 2005
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Esqual North America LLC VM-1 ESQUAL
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 25, 2005
- Certificate issued: May 27, 2024
- Expires: May 31, 2031
- Mode S code: AB57BF
- Registered owner: [Lets Fly LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LETS%20FLY%20LLC)
- Location: [Leroy, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Leroy)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 44.0249° N, 85.4321° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 49655, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=83TW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83TW

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 (Willis Raymond L VM 1 SPORT)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N83TW.

## 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 20120622013899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120622013899I), Jun 22, 2012: Willis Raymond L VM 1 SPORT (N83TW), Anderson, IN, Minor damage. During final approach for runway 30 at 70 knots the main gear touched down. And pilot lowered nose gear, at which time airplane floated shortly after which the…

## 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 Willis Raymond L VM 1 SPORT aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/willis-raymond-l-vm-1-sport/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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