# N83FS: 1993 Smith F H SMITHS RV-4, registration cancelled 2018-02-15

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 15, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Smith F H SMITHS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-f-h-smiths-rv-4) (registry code 056203B)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Serial number: 3083
- Year built: 1993
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built, exhibition, racing
- Airworthiness date: March 24, 1993
- Last registry action: March 20, 2015
- Mode S code: AB568F
- Location: [Bedford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Bedford)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.3369° N, 79.5257° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 24523, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83FS
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=83FS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N83FS-2018-02-15

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Smith F H SMITHS RV-4: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-f-h-smiths-rv-4.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW96LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA306), Jul 14, 1996: Smith RV4 (N83FS), Mandeville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20051119028609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051119028609I), Nov 19, 2005: Amtr RV4 (N83FS), Apex, NC. (-23) The pilot/repairman for this experimental aircraft reported that, after repairing a bracket on the engine oil cooler and reinstalling the oil cooler on…
- [Accident 19960714046169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960714046169A), Jul 14, 1996: Amtr RV4 (N83FS), New Orleans, LA, No damage. (-23) While on final approach for landing, the pilot experienced an engine failure. The pilot managed to ditch the aircraft to the water. Although the aircraft…

## Other aircraft with N83FS

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N83FS-undated): Canadair F-86E MK.6, S/N 1666. N-number assigned, not yet registered

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