Aircraft Description
N128CE is a 2006 Karasti Frank D RV-9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Early Roy W in Beaver, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on August 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-D2J engine producing 160 horsepower, N128CE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A071A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N128CE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7712, -80.3696 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N128CE was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Karasti Frank D aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N128CE. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC