N228BS - 2018 Cirrus Design CORP SF50 Aircraft Registration

SF50

2018 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SF50

Aircraft Description

N228BS is a 2018 Cirrus Design Corp SF50, a single-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Caretek Aviation LLC in Great Falls, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 21, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Williams FJ33-5A engine producing 2000 pounds of thrust, N228BS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FEE3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N228BS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lancaster Airport (KLNS) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N228BS was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet holds the distinction of being the world's first FAA-certified single-engine civilian jet aircraft, revolutionizing personal aviation when it first flew in 2008. This very light jet features a distinctive V-tail design, carbon fiber construction, and can accommodate up to seven occupants in its spacious cabin with panoramic windows. Measuring with a sleek profile optimized for efficiency, the SF-50 is powered by a single Williams FJ33-5A turbofan engine. The aircraft is manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporating the company's signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System as standard equipment. AviatorDB tracks 9,011 Cirrus Design Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SF50.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N228BS. 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
2018
Manufacturer
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Model
SF50
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SF50SF-50 Vision
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 21, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CARETEK AVIATION LLC
Address
10105 HIGH HILL CT
City
GREAT FALLS
State / Zip Code
Virginia22066-3541
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WILLIAMS
Engine Model
FJ33-5A
Thrust
2000 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50377343
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FEE3

Additional Details

Registration
N228BS
Serial Number
0040
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01268390

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 17:11:41)
Airport
Latitude
39.574448
Longitude
-104.850888

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC