N117RB - 2026 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

PA46

2026

Aircraft Description

N117RB is a , a turbo-prop aircraft registered to Piper Aircraft INC in Vero Beach, FL. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A047AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N117RB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N117RB was last updated on February 27, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. The is one of the aircraft types tracked by AviatorDB in the FAA registry database.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N117RB. 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
2026
Manufacturer
Model
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA46PA-46-310P Malibu
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 6, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BUTLER ROY A JR
Address
4105 PRINCE ANDREW LN
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78730-3458
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-52
Horsepower
898 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50043655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A047AD

Additional Details

Registration
N117RB
Serial Number
46020101
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 20, 2026
Last Update Date
Unique ID
01545161

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 19:11:28)
Airport
Latitude
30.676517
Longitude
-97.677013

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC