# N917VA: 2014 Vanderark Jan R RV-10

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Vanderark Jan R RV-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/vanderark-jan-r-rv-10) (registry code 0563237, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 40076
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-10
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 26, 2014
- Certificate issued: March 27, 2017
- Expires: March 31, 2030
- Mode S code: ACB288
- Registered owner: [Vander Ark Jan R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDER%20ARK%20JAN%20R%20TRUSTEE)
- Location: [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.2271° N, 111.7997° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85249, 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=917VA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N917VA

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Vanderark Jan R RV-10)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (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 WPR18LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA030), Nov 12, 2017: Vanderark RV-10 (N917VA), Sun Lakes, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20171112019129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171112019129A), Nov 12, 2017: Vanderark Jan R RV-10 (N917VA), Sun Lakes, AZ, Substantial damage. The pilot experienced a smell of anti freeze as he flew thru 4000' and noticed his temp gage in the red. He initiated a turn back to chandler airport and…

## 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 Vanderark Jan R RV-10 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/vanderark-jan-r-rv-10/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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