Aircraft Description
N186AS is a Shappley Arnold Jr RV-4, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Joel L in Cedar Park, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on February 22, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N186AS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15707 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N186AS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1295, -75.4660 on October 10, 2024. The FAA registry record for N186AS was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Shappley Arnold Jr is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Shappley Arnold Jr aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RV-4 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N186AS. 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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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2007 | ATL07CA080 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC