N215CF - 2000 Franz Carl J RV-6 Aircraft Registration

RV6

2000 FRANZ CARL J RV-6

Aircraft Description

N215CF is a 2000 Franz Carl J RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Franz Carl J in Milford, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N215CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CC4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N215CF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9063, -85.6841 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N215CF was last updated on April 18, 2023. 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 2 Franz Carl J 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 N215CF. 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
2000
Manufacturer
FRANZ CARL J
Model
RV-6
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 2001
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
282 AIRPORT RD
City
ANDERSON
State / Zip Code
Indiana46017-9550
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50346115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CC4D

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N215CF
Serial Number
24722
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
June 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00493705

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 23:59:56)
Airport
Latitude
39.906301
Longitude
-85.684143

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC