# N853GM: 2018 James Edward Manning JR FIREFLY

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [James Edward Manning JR FIREFLY](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-edward-manning-jr-firefly) (registry code 05637VD, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 503 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-series) (registry code 55564)
- Serial number: UL004
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 31, 2019
- Certificate issued: January 18, 2023
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: ABB31F
- Registered owner: [Reese Danielle A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REESE%20DANIELLE%20A)
- Location: [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.9640° N, 83.1277° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 43228, 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=853GM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N853GM

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 503 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (James Edward Manning JR FIREFLY)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 503 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N853GM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N853GM.

## 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 James Edward Manning JR FIREFLY aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/james-edward-manning-jr-firefly/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 503 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-series.md

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