N717JR is a 2007 Stiegelmeyer John R VANS RV-7A (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 70938, registered in West Linn, OR. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2033; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2033. It is powered by a Subaru ALL MDLS A/B rated at 400 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued May 30, 2008. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Jun 8, 2013.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2033
- Registrant type
- Co-owned
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- West Linn, OR
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Portland FSDO (Northwest) (PDX FSDO) · (503) 615-3200 or (800) 847-3806
- Certificate issued
- Jul 28, 2026
- Last FAA action
- Jul 28, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A996E6
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52313346
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- STIEGELMEYER JOHN R
- Model
- VANS RV-7A
- Year manufactured
- 2007
- Serial number
- 70938
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- 4 cycle
- Engine
- SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since May 30, 2008
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV7A
Public airports near West Linn
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora State Aurora, OR | KUAO | 10 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Mulino State Portland-Mulino, OR | 4S9 | 11 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Lenhardt Airpark Hubbard, OR | 7S9 | 14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2013 | Vinton, IA | Amateur-built VANS RV-7A this airframe | Substantial | None | CEN13CA337 |
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.