# N947RV: 2016 Carl W Bell & Rafael S Lopez RV-14A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Carl W Bell & Rafael S Lopez RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/carl-w-bell-rafael-s-lopez-rv-14a) (registry code 05635N9, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YIO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-390-series) (registry code 42418)
- Serial number: 140109
- Year built: 2016
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-14A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 9, 2016
- Certificate issued: April 10, 2023
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: AD28B4
- Registered owner: [Beacom Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEACOM%20DANIEL%20J)
- Location: [Shady Shores, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Shady%20Shores)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.2038° N, 97.0553° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76208, 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=947RV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N947RV

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 Lycoming YIO-390 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Carl W Bell & Rafael S Lopez RV-14A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YIO-390 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N947RV.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N947RV.

## 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 N947RV

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N947RV before.

- [Cancelled 2008-05-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N947RV-2008-05-23): Griffin Linnard G RV-6, S/N 60328, built 2006. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Griffin Linnard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20LINNARD%20G), [Bertram, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bertram)

## Related

- Other Carl W Bell & Rafael S Lopez RV-14A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/carl-w-bell-rafael-s-lopez-rv-14a/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YIO-390 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yio-390-series.md

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