# N991AL: 2023 Sling SLING LSA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sling SLING LSA](https://openairdocs.org/model/sling-sling-lsa) (registry code 06001CM, 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: 382A
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Light sport, airplane
- Airworthiness date: March 29, 2024
- Certificate issued: March 22, 2024
- Expires: March 31, 2031
- Mode S code: ADD665
- Registered owner: [Airplane Factory Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRPLANE%20FACTORY%20INC)
- Location: [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance)
- Owner type: Non-citizen corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 33.8079° N, 118.3480° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 90505, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=991AL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N991AL

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 (Sling SLING LSA)

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### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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 N991AL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N991AL.

## Reports on N991AL not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N991AL, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 20110125001729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110125001729I), Jan 25, 2011: Gates Learj 35A (N991AL), Fort Lauderdale, FL, No damage. On January 25, 2011 at approximately 1200 z (0700 EST), while enroute from kfxe to tncc the crew experienced an issue with the cabin pressurization system.…

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N991AL not matched to an aircraft (7)

They name N991AL, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 2020FA0000077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000077), Jan 16, 2020: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. FAILED. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. PRESSURE DROPPED UPON FIRST NOTCH FLOP EXTENSION. BLEW GEAR DOWN AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKES HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING HEAVILY FROM UNDERS
- [SDR O2JA201908140001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O2JA201908140001), Aug 12, 2019: O-RING. LEAKING. LOW HYDRAULIC CAME ON 30 MINUTES OUTSIDE PHX HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW 600 PSI. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT HYDRAULIC LEAK TO A LOOSE LINE ON LEFT HAND RETRA
- [SDR O2JA2017042000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O2JA2017042000001), Apr 20, 2017: ADF. FIRE. ADF BECAME VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH DURING FLIGHT, IT WAS TURNED OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER FLAMES APPEARED BETWEEN THE HF RADIO AND ADF.
- [SDR O2JA201704270001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O2JA201704270001), Apr 19, 2017: ADF. BURNED OUT. ADF BECAME VERY HOT TO TOUCH DURING FLIGHT. THE UNIT WAS TURNED OFF, A FEW MINUTES LATER FLAMES APPEARED BETWEEN ADF AND HF RADIO.
- [SDR 2016FA0000534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000534), Oct 22, 2016: CAP. SEPARATED. FUEL CAP SEPARATED FROM LEFT TIP TANK.
- [SDR O2JA2014F00092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O2JA2014F00092), Mar 5, 2014: COMPUTER. FAILED. PILOTS REPORTED THAT THE YAW DAMPER, WHEN ENGAGED, THE BALL WAS WAY OUT TO THE LEFT, WHEN DISENGAGED HAD TO RETRIM ACFT, WHEN ENGAGED SECONDARY YAW DAMPER WITH 
- [SDR 2011FA0000159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000159), Mar 7, 2011: SENSOR. FAILED. DUCT TEMP SENSOR FAILED TO ALLOW THE PRESSURIZARION SYS TO OVERTEMP THE DUCTING.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Sling SLING LSA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sling-sling-lsa/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912-is-series.md

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