N102RJ - 1957 Corben Baby Ace C Aircraft Registration

BACE

1957 CORBEN BABY ACE C

Aircraft Description

N102RJ is a 1957 Corben Baby Ace C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Knabe Michael D in Willianson, GA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 21, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N102RJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A00DA2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N102RJ was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Corben Baby Ace D pioneered the homebuilt aircraft movement as the world's first commercially marketed kit plane for amateur builders. The prototype first flew on November 15, 1956, representing an extensive redesign of Orland J. Corben's original 1929 creation. This single-seat parasol monoplane featured a fabric-covered steel-tube fuselage with wooden wings and typically mounted a 65-horsepower Continental A65 engine. The aircraft measured over 64 feet in wingspan and was manufactured through plans and kits by various companies including the original Corben Aircraft Company of Madison, Wisconsin. AviatorDB tracks 24 Corben Baby Ace aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BACE.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N102RJ. 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.

Model Year
1957
Manufacturer
CORBEN BABY ACE
Model
C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BACEBaby Ace D
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 21, 1982
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
KNABE MICHAEL D
Address
163 CANDOR WAY
City
WILLIANSON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30292
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50006642
Mode S Code (Hex)
A00DA2

Additional Details

Registration
N102RJ
Serial Number
211
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00080180

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC