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N865DS V

Mcallister David E VANS RV-6 · 2018

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Last known — 1 week ago N865DS
Observed 2026-06-16 08:24:55 MST
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Ground speed
161 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,725 ft
Track
332.0°
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Lat 39.19084, Lng -120.98031
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05637ZE

Mcallister David E VANS RV-6
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59261

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: XP-0-360B1AC2
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N865DS
Serial Number: 23947
Year Manufactured: 2018
ACFTREF Code: 05637ZE
Engine Code: 59261
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-6

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52760706
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABE1C6
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Registrant

Mcallister David E
840 Tucker Rd Ste H Pmb 124
Tehachapi, CA, 935612565
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 11, 2018
Airworthiness Dec 23, 2018
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Aug 6, 2025
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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