N117YY - 2007 Airmax Construcoes Aeronautica SEAMAX-M22 Aircraft Registration

SMAX

2007 AIRMAX CONSTRUCOES AERONAUTICA SEAMAX-M22

Aircraft Description

N117YY is a 2007 Airmax Construcoes Aeronautica SEAMAX-M22, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hovard Robert R Trustee in Payson, AZ. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N117YY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A04871 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N117YY was last updated on April 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The AIRMAX M-22 SeaMax, a pioneering factory-built amphibious light-sport aircraft that brought practical water and land operations to recreational aviation, first flew in 2000. Designed as a two-seat, high-wing pusher configuration aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear, it accommodates side-by-side seating under a bubble canopy. The aircraft achieves a maximum speed of 130 mph and cruise speed of 115 mph with its composite and aluminum construction. Brazilian manufacturer Seamax Construções Aeronáuticas has maintained continuous production since 2001, spanning over two decades of manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 4 Airmax Construcoes Aeronautica aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SMAX.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N117YY. 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
2007
Manufacturer
AIRMAX CONSTRUCOES AERONAUTICA
Model
SEAMAX-M22
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SMAXM-22 SeaMax
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 2012
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HOVARD ROBERT R TRUSTEE
Address
1300 W AVIATOR CIR
City
PAYSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85541-3529
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912ULS SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50044161
Mode S Code (Hex)
A04871

Additional Details

Registration
N117YY
Serial Number
41LSA
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00448719

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 17:31:51)
Airport
Latitude
33.822575
Longitude
-118.148775

Data Source

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

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