N117GB - 2011 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 Aircraft Registration

RV12

2011 VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12

Aircraft Description

N117GB is a 2011 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hudspeth Christopher M in Oak View, CA. The registration certificate was issued on November 29, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A046CC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N117GB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Camarillo International Airport (KCMA) on June 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N117GB was last updated on November 29, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N117GB. 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
2011
Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 29, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HUDSPETH CHRISTOPHER M
Address
281 VALLEY RD
City
OAK VIEW
State / Zip Code
California93022-9418
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50043314
Mode S Code (Hex)
A046CC

Additional Details

Registration
N117GB
Serial Number
120117
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01073730

Last Known Position

Date
June 13, 2026 (UTC 22:25:45)
Airport
Latitude
34.213699
Longitude
-119.094002

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC