Registry / John C Dougherty Iii / VAN'S RV4 / N53AH

Own N53AH?

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.

N53AH V

John C Dougherty Iii VAN'S RV4 · 2014

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N53AH.

Share your experience with N53AH

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

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N53AH (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 N53AH? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a6ae1c
No flight data on file yet for N53AH.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N53AH is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N53AH

We won't display your email publicly.

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

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05633W1

John C Dougherty Iii VAN'S RV4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41818

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-A1A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53AH
Serial Number: 1410
Year Manufactured: 2014
ACFTREF Code: 05633W1
Engine Code: 41818
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-4

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51527034
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6AE1C

Registrant

Vanboeschoten Derek
7824 Elmwood St
Littleton, CO, 801258826
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 22, 2023
Airworthiness Apr 15, 2018
Expiration Dec 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a John C Dougherty Iii VAN'S RV4 at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with VAN'S RV4 performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

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

Get a Quote