N250PD - Autogyro Gmbh Calidus 912 Uls Aircraft Registration

SPHA

AUTOGYRO GMBH CALIDUS 912 ULS

Aircraft Description

N250PD is a Autogyro Gmbh CALIDUS 912 ULS, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crooks James R in Carpinteria, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine, N250PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A258C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N250PD was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SparrowHawk, a revolutionary two-seat gyroplane that transformed autogyro safety through its centerline-thrust design, was first introduced in 2003. This aluminum-framed aircraft with fiberglass cabin featured a four-stroke Subaru engine and could reach speeds of 120 knots with a range of 510 nautical miles. Measuring 2,200 pounds maximum takeoff weight, it seated two occupants in adjustable positions. The aircraft was manufactured by American Autogyro, a subsidiary of Groen Brothers Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 7 Autogyro Gmbh aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SPHA.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N250PD. 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
AUTOGYRO GMBH
Model
CALIDUS 912 ULS
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
SPHASparrowHawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 6, 2011
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CROOKS JAMES R
Address
7110 GOBERNADOR CANYON RD
City
CARPINTERIA
State / Zip Code
California93013-3127
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
SEE BOMBADIER
Mode S Code (Oct)
50454307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A258C7

Additional Details

Registration
N250PD
Serial Number
US10C01
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
01064172

Data Source

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

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