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N12VS V

Van Santen Donald S RV7 · 2008 · Chino, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N12VS is a 2008 Van Santen Donald S RV7 (serial 71542), registered to Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy (corporation) in Chino, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2008 (17 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engine rated at 200 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A05345. Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Chino, CA
Serial number
71542
Year built
2008 · 18 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-7
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A05345 · 50051505 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 5, 2026
Airworthiness date
Nov 22, 2008
Last FAA activity
Aug 5, 2026
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2033
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
200 hp
Power per seat
100 hp
FAA engine code
41576

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05622S8

Van Santen Donald S RV7
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41576

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-A1B6
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12VS
Serial Number: 71542
Year Manufactured: 2008
ACFTREF Code: 05622S8
Engine Code: 41576
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-7

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50051505
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A05345
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Registrant

Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy
Corporation
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7000 Merrill Ave Ste 52
Chino, CA, 917109097
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 5, 2026
Airworthiness Nov 22, 2008
Expiration Aug 31, 2033
Last Activity Aug 5, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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