Registry / Smale Christopher L / RUTAN DEFIANT / N46983

Own N46983?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N46983 V

Smale Christopher L RUTAN DEFIANT · 1995

FAA Registry ↗ FlightAware ↗ FlightRadar24 ↗ ADS-B Globe ↗

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N46983.

Share your experience with N46983

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N46983 (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N46983? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a5be96
Track N46983 on external services
FlightAware FlightRadar24 ADS-B Exchange Globe ADS-B.lol Globe FAA Registry
No flight data on file yet for N46983.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N46983 is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N46983

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05624EM

Smale Christopher L RUTAN DEFIANT
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N46983
Serial Number: 54
Year Manufactured: 1995
ACFTREF Code: 05624EM
Engine Code: 41515
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51337226
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5BE96
ADS-B Exchange ↗ | FlightAware ↗

Registrant

Smale Christopher Cotrustee
1004 Acacia Ave
Bakersfield, CA, 93305
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
VISCONTI-SMALE CHRISTINA COTURST

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 19, 1993
Airworthiness Jul 20, 1995
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Smale Christopher L RUTAN DEFIANT at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with RUTAN DEFIANT performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote