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N233BC V

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS · 2024

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N233BC is a 2024 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS (serial 12171), registered to Coats American Llc in Henryville, IN. It is one of 238 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Coats American Llc
Based in
Henryville, IN
Serial number
12171
Year built
2024 · 2 yrs old
Airworthiness class
9A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A213C1 · 50411701 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 17, 2024
Airworthiness date
Aug 30, 2024
Last FAA activity
Sep 17, 2024
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2031
FAA region
Central

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ICAO24: a213c1
Last known — 1 month ago N233BC
Observed 2026-07-31 14:19:31 MST
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Ground speed
94 kt
Altitude (baro)
5,350 ft
Track
99.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 38.17023, Lng -85.36598
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 069002L

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55593

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912 IS
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N233BC
Serial Number: 12171
Year Manufactured: 2024
ACFTREF Code: 069002L
Engine Code: 55593
Status: V (V)
Certification: 9A
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50411701
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A213C1

Registrant

Coats American Llc
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7714 Deer Run Rd
Henryville, IN, 471268982
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 17, 2024
Airworthiness Aug 30, 2024
Expiration Sep 30, 2031
Last Activity Sep 17, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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