N261VA - 2014 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 Aircraft Registration

RV12

2014 VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12

Aircraft Description

N261VA is a 2014 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to M&j Aircraft Services LLC in Frederick, MD. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 10, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N261VA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A28490 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N261VA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) on May 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N261VA 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 Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N261VA. 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
2014
Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 10, 2014
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
M&J AIRCRAFT SERVICES LLC
Address
8852 BRIARCLIFF LN
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
Maryland21701-5869
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912ULS SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50502220
Mode S Code (Hex)
A28490

Additional Details

Registration
N261VA
Serial Number
12034
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
01149056

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 21:22:36)
Airport
Latitude
38.25486
Longitude
-77.441731

Data Source

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

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