Aircraft Description
N163X is a 2013 Peck James W RV-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Peck James W in Richmond, CA. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2013. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FEE0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N163X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2621, -122.5934 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N163X was last updated on August 11, 2023. 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 Peck James W 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 N163X. 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: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC