# N989DS: 2006 Sims Douglas R VANS RV8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sims Douglas R VANS RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/sims-douglas-r-vans-rv8) (registry code 056215Z, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Mattituck TMX-360](https://openairdocs.org/engine/mattituck-tmx-360) (registry code 59602)
- Serial number: 81832
- Year built: 2006
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 23, 2006
- Certificate issued: August 12, 2011
- Expires: August 31, 2027
- Mode S code: ADCCEF
- Registered owner: [Landstrom Derek C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANDSTROM%20DEREK%20C)
- Location: [Thomaston, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomaston)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8811° N, 84.3332° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30286, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=989DS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N989DS

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 (Sims Douglas R VANS RV8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Mattituck TMX-360)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N989DS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N989DS.

## 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 Sims Douglas R VANS RV8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sims-douglas-r-vans-rv8/aircraft.md
- The Mattituck TMX-360 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/mattituck-tmx-360.md

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