# N850NS: 2014 Cfns LANCAIR EVOLUTION

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cfns LANCAIR EVOLUTION](https://openairdocs.org/model/cfns-lancair-evolution) (registry code 05632KE, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-42) (registry code 52062)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: EVO-0016
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Kit: Lancair Intl Inc EVOLUTION
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 23, 2014
- Certificate issued: October 24, 2024
- Expires: October 31, 2031
- Mode S code: ABA895
- Registered owner: [Spring Creek Research LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPRING%20CREEK%20RESEARCH%20LLC)
- Location: [Santa Barbara, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Barbara)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 34.4395° N, 119.7678° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93110, 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=850NS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N850NS

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): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cfns LANCAIR EVOLUTION)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42)

- [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 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
- [AD 86-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-05): First Stage Compressor Hub · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42. Effective Jun 5, 1986

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB NE-15-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-15-21): Fuel Injector Nozzle. Issued Aug 19, 2015
- [SAIB NE-06-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-34): . Issued Mar 21, 2006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N850NS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N850NS.

## 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) (10)

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-42)

- [STC SE12225AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE12225AC): This STC will incorporate P&W 1700 rpm propeller reduction gearbox on P&WC engines to allow 1700 rpm propeller installation. High Cotton Aircraft Conversions, LLC
- [STC SE00001EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00001EN): Engines will be maintained IAW 'Maintenance or Reliable Engines(MORE) Program,' Rev 2, 8/16/95. 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 SE2960SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2960SO): Installation of an oil filler cap safety adapter. Jet Avion Corporation
- [STC SE615GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE615GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics
- [STC SE01805NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01805NY): Installation of Fuel Nozzle Adapters using studs and nuts. Atlantic Turbines International Inc
- [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
- [STC SE4570SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4570SW): Revise accessory drive spline, P/N 3008181. Aviall of Texas, Inc

## Related

- Other Cfns LANCAIR EVOLUTION aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cfns-lancair-evolution/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-42.md

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