N259RV - 2019 Gisselbeck Robert P RV9A Aircraft Registration

RV9

2019 GISSELBECK ROBERT P RV9A

Aircraft Description

N259RV is a 2019 Gisselbeck Robert P RV9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gisselbeck Robert P in Naples, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Superior IO-320-A engine producing 160 horsepower, N259RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27A78 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N259RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.0856, -82.4235 on April 29, 2026. The FAA registry record for N259RV was last updated on March 28, 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 Gisselbeck Robert P 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 N259RV. 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
2019
Manufacturer
GISSELBECK ROBERT P
Model
RV9A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV9RV-9
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 2019
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GISSELBECK ROBERT P
Address
2108 LAGUNA WAY
City
NAPLES
State / Zip Code
Florida34109-7111
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SUPERIOR
Engine Model
IO-320-A
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50475170
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27A78

Additional Details

Registration
N259RV
Serial Number
92218
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
March 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01278445

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 14:44:01)
Airport
Latitude
27.085556
Longitude
-82.423476

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC