N212AJ - 1988 Pearse Arnold J RV-3 Aircraft Registration

RV3

1988 PEARSE ARNOLD J RV-3

Aircraft Description

N212AJ is a 1988 Pearse Arnold J RV-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dexter James R in Olathe, KS. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 8, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N212AJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C0F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N212AJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) on May 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N212AJ was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The VAN'S RV-3, a single-seat homebuilt aircraft that launched the world's most successful kit aircraft dynasty, first flew in 1972. This low-wing, single-engine taildragger was designed for aerobatic capability and cross-country speed, typically powered by 100-150 horsepower Lycoming engines. With 305 examples completed by 2023 and construction requiring approximately 1,300 hours, the RV-3 established Van's Aircraft as the global leader in experimental aircraft manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 1 Pearse Arnold J aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV3.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N212AJ. 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
1988
Manufacturer
PEARSE ARNOLD J
Model
RV-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV3RV-3
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 8, 1995
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
DEXTER JAMES R
Address
15209 S LOCUST ST
City
OLATHE
State / Zip Code
Kansas66062-3007
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50340371
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C0F9

Additional Details

Registration
N212AJ
Serial Number
575
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00363406

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 21:11:44)
Airport
Latitude
38.849121
Longitude
-94.73875

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC