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N856SB V

Brooks James S VANS RV-7A · 2009

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Last known — 1 week ago N856SB
Observed 2026-06-16 08:24:55 MST
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Ground speed
155 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,500 ft
Track
273.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 35.02899, Lng -85.02235
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05627O4

Brooks James S VANS RV-7A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42250

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N856SB
Serial Number: 71541
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 05627O4
Engine Code: 42250
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV7A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52737464
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABBF34
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Registrant

Ward James
9721 Windrose Cir
Chattanooga, TN, 374214812
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 12, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 31, 2009
Expiration Jul 31, 2030
Last Activity Jul 12, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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