N486EM is a Mason Edward R RV-9A (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 001, registered in Wilsonville, OR. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2028. It is powered by a Lycoming O-320 SERIES rated at 150 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Nov 28, 2011. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on May 17, 2008.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Wilsonville, OR
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Portland FSDO (Northwest) (PDX FSDO) · (503) 615-3200 or (800) 847-3806
- Certificate issued
- Jul 7, 2021
- Last FAA action
- May 26, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A5FF53
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51377523
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- MASON EDWARD R
- Model
- RV-9A
- Serial number
- 001
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING O-320 SERIES (150 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Nov 28, 2011
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-9A
Public airports near Wilsonville
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora State Aurora, OR | KUAO | 4 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Sportsman Airpark Newberg, OR | 2S6 | 9 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Lenhardt Airpark Hubbard, OR | 7S9 | 9 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2008 | Pacific City, OR | Amateur-built RV-9A this airframe | Substantial | None | LAX08CA143 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.