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N531EM V

Stephen E Melton VAN'S RV-9A · 2013

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Last known — 1 day ago N531EM
Observed 2026-06-03 13:16:16 MST
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Ground speed
125 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,500 ft
Track
227.0°
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Lat 39.78722, Lng -83.88844
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05628PH

Stephen E Melton VAN'S RV-9A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59253

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: O-320-A1AC2
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N531EM
Serial Number: 90734
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 05628PH
Engine Code: 59253
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-9A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51532224
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6B494
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Registrant

Melton Stephen E
7944 Millwheel Way
West Chester, OH, 450692000
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 29, 2013
Airworthiness Aug 6, 2013
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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