# N93DF: 2023 John H Fontaine RV-12IS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [John H Fontaine RV-12IS](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-h-fontaine-rv-12is) (registry code 0564147, 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: 120640
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 6, 2023
- Certificate issued: November 2, 2023
- Expires: November 30, 2030
- Mode S code: ACE3A1
- Registered owner: [Fontaine John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FONTAINE%20JOHN%20H)
- Location: [Bluemont, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Bluemont)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.0863° N, 77.8872° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 20135, 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=93DF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93DF

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 H Fontaine RV-12IS)

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### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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 N93DF.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N93DF.

## 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 N93DF

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N93DF before.

- [Cancelled 2017-03-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N93DF-2017-03-23): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1, S/N 45611, built 1981. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Wells Fargo Bank Northwest Na Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20FARGO%20BANK%20NORTHWEST%20NA%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City)
- [Cancelled 2008-11-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N93DF-2008-11-19): Beech 58, S/N TH-61, built 1970. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Flight Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20EXPRESS%20INC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando)

## Related

- Other John H Fontaine RV-12IS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/john-h-fontaine-rv-12is/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md

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