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N538GS V

Gary A Sharp RV-7A · 2011

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Last known — 6 days ago N538GS
Observed 2026-06-04 15:17:27 MST
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Ground speed
135 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,650 ft
Track
159.0°
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Autopilot target
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Lat 37.31213, Lng -85.18740
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056302Y

Gary A Sharp RV-7A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59250

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: O-360 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N538GS
Serial Number: 70295
Year Manufactured: 2011
ACFTREF Code: 056302Y
Engine Code: 59250
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: RV7A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51547314
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6CECC
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Registrant

Mattingly Jerome S
8615 New Harmony Rd
Martinsville, IN, 461518254
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 19, 2016
Airworthiness Dec 1, 2011
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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