N128CE - 2006 Karasti Frank D RV-9A Aircraft Registration

RV9

2006 Karasti Frank D RV-9A

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.

Model Year
2006
Manufacturer
Karasti Frank D
Model
RV-9A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV9RV-9
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 2, 2006
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
EARLY ROY W
Address
4545 DUTCH RIDGE RD
City
BEAVER
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15009-9676
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-D2J
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50070641
Mode S Code (Hex)
A071A1

Additional Details

Registration
N128CE
Serial Number
90989
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00282849

Last Known Position

Date
July 26, 2026 (UTC 18:21:22)
Airport
Latitude
40.770447
Longitude
-80.366089

Data Source

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

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