N16JA - Ammeter John RV-6 Aircraft Registration

N16JA is a Ammeter John RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brooks David J in San Diego, CA. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F01E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N16JA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1030, -109.1579 on May 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N16JA was last updated on April 17, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Ammeter John aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16JA. 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.