N159SB - 2010 Chesteen Robert B RV-7 Aircraft Registration

RV7

2010 CHESTEEN ROBERT B RV-7

Aircraft Description

N159SB is a 2010 Chesteen Robert B RV-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bdl Properties LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 22, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1A engine producing 200 horsepower, N159SB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0ED30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N159SB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8602, -111.9282 on April 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N159SB was last updated on January 30, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Chesteen Robert B aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159SB. 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
2010
Manufacturer
CHESTEEN ROBERT B
Model
RV-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 22, 2013
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 30, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BDL PROPERTIES LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59901-5635
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1A
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166460
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0ED30

Additional Details

Registration
N159SB
Serial Number
72823
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 30, 2024
Last Update Date
January 30, 2024
Unique ID
01047528

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 18:16:54)
Airport
Latitude
40.860203
Longitude
-111.928212

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC