N106BJ - 2016 Joseph F Mckervey RV-7A Aircraft Registration

RV7

2016 Joseph F McKervey RV-7A

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.

Model Year
2016
Manufacturer
Joseph F McKervey
Model
RV-7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 2016
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 29, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PLATINUM AVIATION LLC
Address
8321 DAVID CROCKETT PKWY W
City
BELVIDERE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37306-2399
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SUPERIOR
Engine Model
XPIO360A1AD2
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50015440
Mode S Code (Hex)
A01B20

Additional Details

Registration
N106BJ
Serial Number
70474
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
October 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01217308

Last Known Position

Date
August 7, 2026 (UTC 23:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
36.127842
Longitude
-85.547031

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC