# William L Bell VANS RV-7A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05637S1
- Manufacturer (registry): WILLIAM L BELL
- Model: VANS RV-7A
- 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/william-l-bell-vans-rv-7a

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)

- [N40WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40WB): [Bell Kimberly A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20KIMBERLY%20A), [Lorton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lorton), built 2021, S/N 71857

## 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 ERA22LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA416), Sep 13, 2022: William L Bell Vans RV-7A (N40WB), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane could not be examined.

## 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 20220913020559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220913020559A), Sep 13, 2022: William L Bell VANS RV-7A (N40WB), Warrenton, VA, Substantial damage. 9-13-2022 - 2101 - Accident pilot reported to ATC he had lost thrust. The engine began sputtering and the accident pilot executed the engine failure checklist.…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Russell Michael E VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/russell-michael-e-vans-rv-7a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056157N
- [Peterson Brian VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-brian-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056117W
- [Scanlan W/Scanlan D VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/scanlan-w-scanlan-d-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612L1
- [Carter Raymond C JR VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/carter-raymond-c-jr-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056130C
- [Hilt Fred JR VANS RV7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hilt-fred-jr-vans-rv7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05613W0
- [Anderson Daniel S VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-daniel-s-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143N
- [Ciha Steven VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ciha-steven-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143R
- [Clarke Hap VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/clarke-hap-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561461
- [Domeier David VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/domeier-david-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056146Z
- [Grooms Greg VANS RV7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grooms-greg-vans-rv7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614IO
- [Wilson Kyle J VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-kyle-j-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614RE
- [Bravo Marcelino VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bravo-marcelino-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614WC

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