# N96AR: 2021 Matthew J Flynn AR-1

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Matthew J Flynn AR-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/matthew-j-flynn-ar-1) (registry code 05640A7, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 915 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series) (registry code 55620)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0049
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Silverlight Aviation LLC AR-1
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 23, 2021
- Certificate issued: June 1, 2021
- Expires: June 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AD59DD
- Registered owner: [Flynn Matthew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYNN%20MATTHEW%20J)
- Location: [Royal Oak, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Royal%20Oak)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.5192° N, 83.1644° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48073, 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=96AR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96AR

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 915 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Matthew J Flynn AR-1)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [AD 2026-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-02): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · BRP-Rotax 915 iSc2 C24 and 915 iSc3 C24. Effective Mar 19, 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

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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 N96AR.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N96AR.

## 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) (1)

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 (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists 915 iSc2 C24

## Earlier aircraft with N96AR

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N96AR before.

- [Cancelled 2013-08-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N96AR-2013-08-29): Ritchie Alan J AVENTURA II, S/N AP2A0005, built 1996. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)

## Related

- Other Matthew J Flynn AR-1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/matthew-j-flynn-ar-1/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 915 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series.md

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