N227SP - 2021 Cirrus Design CORP SR22 Aircraft Registration

SR22

2021 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22

Aircraft Description

N227SP is a 2021 Cirrus Design Corp SR22, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Iowa State Patrol in Des Moines, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on August 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-N engine producing 310 horsepower, N227SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FCA0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N227SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7004, -93.5658 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N227SP was last updated on August 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cirrus SR22, the world's best-selling general aviation aircraft since 2002, revolutionized single-engine aviation with its innovative safety systems and modern design. First delivered in 2001, it is a low-wing single-engine aircraft powered by a 310-horsepower Continental piston engine, seating four passengers plus pilot. With a 38.3-foot wingspan and composite construction, the SR22 introduced the first FAA-certified ballistic parachute system as standard equipment. Nearly 8,000 examples have been manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 9,011 Cirrus Design Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SR22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N227SP. 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
2021
Manufacturer
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Model
SR22
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SR22SR-22
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 30, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
IOWA STATE PATROL
Address
215 E 7TH ST
City
DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
Iowa50319-1902
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550-N
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50376240
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FCA0

Additional Details

Registration
N227SP
Serial Number
5050
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 23, 2023
Last Update Date
August 23, 2023
Unique ID
01341782

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 20:50:32)
Airport
Latitude
41.640919
Longitude
-91.54297

Data Source

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

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