# N87BP: 2007 Barron Glenn BARRON RV7A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Barron Glenn BARRON RV7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/barron-glenn-barron-rv7a) (registry code 056219D, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior O-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series) (registry code 59250)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 70281
- Year built: 2007
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV7A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 11, 2026
- Certificate issued: April 27, 2018
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: ABF424
- Owner type: Individual
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=87BP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87BP

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 Superior O-360 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Barron Glenn BARRON RV7A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior O-360 series)

- [AD 2020-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-12): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Superior Air Parts IO-360-A1A1, IO-360-A1A2, IO-360-A2A1 and 146 more. Effective Jan 15, 2021

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N87BP.

## NTSB investigations on N87BP not matched to an aircraft (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 NYC98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA022), Oct 28, 1997: Beech B200 (N87BP), Norfolk, VA, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger tripped for an undetermined reason.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N87BP.

## Reports on N87BP not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N87BP, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19971028044789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971028044789A), Oct 28, 1997: Beech B200 (N87BP), Norfolk, VA. Deplaning passenger fell onto ramp. Breaking her right arm. Carrying long coat and spiked high heels are factors.

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N87BP not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N87BP, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 96ZZZX836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX836), Feb 7, 1996: AUTOFEATHER. MALFUNCTION. PILOT REPORTED DURING TRAINING, LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN USING AUTOFEATHER. ON ENGINE RESTART, LEFT PROP WOULD NOT COME OUT OF FEATHER. ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INC
- [SDR 96ZZZX970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX970), Oct 28, 1995: TUBE. CRACKED. FOUND ENGINE OIL STAINLESS STEEL DRAIN TUBE CRACKED IN RADIUS OF 90 DEGREES BEND JUST BELOW B-NUT AT ENGINE SUPPLY TANK. NOTED PUDDLE OF OIL BELOW NACELLE ON GR

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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 (Superior O-360 series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists O-360-A1A1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists O-360-A1A1

## Related

- Other Barron Glenn BARRON RV7A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/barron-glenn-barron-rv7a/aircraft.md
- The Superior O-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series.md

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