Aircraft Description
N106BJ is a 2016 Joseph F Mckervey RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Platinum Aviation LLC in Belvidere, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on October 29, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Superior XPIO360A1AD2 engine producing 180 horsepower, N106BJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A01B20 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N106BJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4585, -86.4702 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N106BJ was last updated on October 9, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Joseph F Mckervey aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N106BJ. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
Additional Details
Last Known Position
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC