# N8GL: 2026 Apache VL3 VL-3EH-916

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Apache VL3 VL-3EH-916](https://openairdocs.org/model/apache-vl3-vl-3eh-916) (registry code 05643LG, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 916 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-916-is-series) (registry code 55622)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: VL-3-689
- Year built: 2026
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Jmb Aircraft S R O VL-3-689
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 26, 2026
- Certificate issued: January 26, 2026
- Expires: January 31, 2033
- Mode S code: AADDCC
- Registered owner: [Apache Vl3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APACHE%20VL3%20LLC)
- Location: [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7287° N, 75.1685° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19958, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8GL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8GL

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 916 IS model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Apache VL3 VL-3EH-916)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 916 IS series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8GL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8GL.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N8GL

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8GL before.

- [Cancelled 2015-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8GL-2015-06-02): Rasmussen Greg VELOCITY, S/N 284, built 1997. Exported to Brazil. Owner: [Jc Airparts Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JC%20AIRPARTS%20CORP), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale)
- [Cancelled 1990-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8GL-1990-01-16): Rogers ET AL BABY GREAT LAKES, S/N 1. Triennial form not returned

## Related

- Other Apache VL3 VL-3EH-916 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/apache-vl3-vl-3eh-916/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 916 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-916-is-series.md

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