N247SD - 2004 Dwyer Stephen T RV-9A Aircraft Registration

N247SD is a 2004 Dwyer Stephen T RV-9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Frank John P in Sykesville, MD. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 28, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N247SD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24B94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N247SD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4351, -77.3552 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N247SD was last updated on May 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Dwyer Stephen T aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N247SD. 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.