N197D - 2017 David B Ford RV10 Aircraft Registration

N197D is a 2017 David B Ford RV10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ford David B in Lake City, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Mattituck TMX-540 engine producing 250 horsepower, N197D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18277 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N197D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.4079, -86.7383 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N197D was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 David B Ford aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N197D. 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.