# N988DB: 2013 Bowlds G Drew RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bowlds G Drew RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowlds-g-drew-rv-8) (registry code 05631OW, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 83226
- Year built: 2013
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Vans Acft Inc RV-8F
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 12, 2014
- Certificate issued: February 24, 2012
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: ADC929
- Registered owner: [Bowlds George D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWLDS%20GEORGE%20D)
- Location: [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 47.2971° N, 122.6238° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98335, 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=988DB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N988DB

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 (Bowlds G Drew RV-8)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N988DB.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N988DB.

## 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 Bowlds G Drew RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bowlds-g-drew-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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