C-FDQL - 1998 Rans Rans S7 Aircraft Registration

C-FDQL is a 1998 Rans RANS S7, a single-engine aircraft registered to Richard L. T. Carroll in Buckhorn, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C00998 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The RANS S-7 Courier, a pioneering homebuilt light sport aircraft that became one of the most successful kit planes of its era, first flew in November 1985. This high-wing, tandem two-seat trainer features a steel tube fuselage, fabric covering, and various Rotax engines ranging from 50 to 100 horsepower. With over 600 aircraft completed by 2011 and cruise speeds up to 118 mph, the S-7 established RANS Inc. as a major force in amateur-built aviation. AviatorDB tracks 239 Rans aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CRER.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FDQL. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.