N1974A - 2020 Vashon Aircraft Ranger R7 Aircraft Registration

VR7

2020 VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7

Aircraft Description

N1974A is a 2020 Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Branchflower John L in Summit, NJ. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200-D engine producing 100 horsepower, N1974A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18511 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1974A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5657, -74.9796 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1974A was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Vashon Ranger R7 is a modern Light Sport Aircraft designed to bridge the gap between aging certificated aircraft and expensive newer LSAs with emphasis on training durability and maintenance accessibility. First flown in 2018, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two occupants with all-metal construction. The aircraft achieves a maximum cruise speed of 117 knots with a range of 501 nautical miles, manufactured by Vashon Aircraft of Washington state. AviatorDB tracks 117 Vashon Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VR7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1974A. 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
2020
Manufacturer
VASHON AIRCRAFT
Model
RANGER R7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
VR7Ranger R7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 26, 2021
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BRANCHFLOWER JOHN L
Address
9 VALLEY VIEW AVE
City
SUMMIT
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07901-2311
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-200-D
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50302421
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18511

Additional Details

Registration
N1974A
Serial Number
10171
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01324721

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 17:18:25)
Airport
Latitude
40.573953
Longitude
-74.961777

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC