N159LB - 2009 Bender L D RV-10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2009 Bender L D RV-10

Aircraft Description

N159LB is a 2009 Bender L D RV-10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bender Lyle D in Lincoln, NE. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2009. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N159LB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N159LB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9137, -96.7503 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N159LB was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Bender L D aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159LB. 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
2009
Manufacturer
Bender L D
Model
RV-10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 9, 2009
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
BENDER LYLE D
Address
3811 FIRETHORN CT
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68520-1465
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166232
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC9A

Additional Details

Registration
N159LB
Serial Number
40403
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01038094

Last Known Position

Date
July 12, 2026 (UTC 17:36:39)
Airport
Latitude
40.874075
Longitude
-96.734806

Data Source

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

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