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N857BH V

Hester Bobby R Jr RV-7A · 2007

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Last known — 1 month ago N857BH
Observed 2026-05-26 15:15:35 MST
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Ground speed
171 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,650 ft
Track
45.0°
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 36.29236, Lng -86.92190
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05621H9

Hester Bobby R Jr 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: N857BH
Serial Number: 70172
Year Manufactured: 2007
ACFTREF Code: 05621H9
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): 52740572
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABC17A
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Registrant

Hester Bobby R Jr
204 Dell Dr
Hopkinsville, KY, 422404817
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 23, 2006
Airworthiness Feb 17, 2007
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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