N217RA - Aviat Aircraft INC A-1B Aircraft Registration

HUSK

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B

Aircraft Description

N217RA is a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vinci Frank L in Dallas, TX. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2009. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D4FB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N217RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5793, -96.7204 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N217RA was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aviat A-1 Husky is a high-wing utility aircraft that modernized bush flying through advanced short takeoff and landing capabilities. First flown in 1986, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine that could seat two occupants. With a top speed of 145 mph and a stall speed of just 53 mph, it was manufactured by Christen Industries and later Aviat Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 971 Aviat Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HUSK.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N217RA. 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
Manufacturer
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Model
A-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
HUSKA-1 Husky
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
VINCI FRANK L
Address
8637 CHADBOURNE RD
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75209-3535
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50352373
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D4FB

Additional Details

Registration
N217RA
Serial Number
2402
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00327299

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 14:38:21)
Airport
Latitude
32.507474
Longitude
-96.590732

Data Source

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

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