# Syrus Devers RV-14A (VANS RV)

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05639BW
- Manufacturer (registry): SYRUS DEVERS
- Model: RV-14A (VANS RV)
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/syrus-devers-rv-14a-vans-rv

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N144SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144SD): [Devers Syrus](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEVERS%20SYRUS), [West Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/West%20Sacramento), built 2020, S/N 140196

## 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 WPR25LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA055), Dec 5, 2024: Vans RV14 (N144SD), Palmdale, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20241205018739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241205018739A), Dec 5, 2024: Syrus Devers RV-14A (VANS RV) (N144SD), Palmdale, CA, Substantial damage. At 0850 feet rouglhy 5 miles east of Palmdale airport pmd, pilot reports 5 seconds of engine shutter followed by engine seize. Pilot attempted restart…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2020FA0000010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000010), Nov 25, 2019: G SWITCH. FAILED. DURING THE ROUTINE ELT CHECK PROCEDURES THE G-SWITCH FAILED TO ACTIVATE. REPEATED G-LOAD APPLICATIONS RESULTED IN AN AUDIBLE CLICK HEARD COMING FROM INSIDE THE 

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Vans RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-14a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631QQ
- [Goldstein Clifford W RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/goldstein-clifford-w-rv-14a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05635RO
- [Mehrdad Mehranpour RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mehrdad-mehranpour-rv-14a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056371F
- [Lucas Christopher R RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lucas-christopher-r-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056291S
- [Norris Brown RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/norris-brown-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056340J
- [Hirschbein Roger A/Bugbee Myra RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hirschbein-roger-a-bugbee-myra-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056341S
- [Erickson Jay W RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/erickson-jay-w-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056346M
- [Robert D Van Duyn RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-d-van-duyn-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634QK
- [Johannes Noordwijk RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/johannes-noordwijk-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056357C
- [James W Turner RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-w-turner-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635AF
- [William M Marvel RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-m-marvel-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635FO
- [Robert L Shambaugh RV-14A](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-l-shambaugh-rv-14a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635MJ

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