# N859SA: 2017 John P Hart / Patsy S Meridith AIRPLANE FACTORY SLI

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [John P Hart / Patsy S Meridith AIRPLANE FACTORY SLI](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-p-hart-patsy-s-meridith-airplane-factory-sli) (registry code 056356M, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series) (registry code 55593)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 224
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Airplane Factory SLING 2
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 20, 2025
- Certificate issued: April 7, 2017
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: ABCA58
- Registered owners: [Hart John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HART%20JOHN%20P), [Meridith Patsy S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERIDITH%20PATSY%20S)
- Location: [Piney Flats, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Piney%20Flats)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 36.4402° N, 82.3488° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 37686, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=859SA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N859SA

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 912 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (John P Hart / Patsy S Meridith AIRPLANE FACTORY SLI)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912 IS series)

- [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025
- [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N859SA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N859SA.

## 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 John P Hart / Patsy S Meridith AIRPLANE FACTORY SLI aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/john-p-hart-patsy-s-meridith-airplane-factory-sli/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md

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