N279CK - 2025 Christopher Kirk RV10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2025 Christopher Kirk RV10

Aircraft Description

N279CK is a 2025 Christopher Kirk RV10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kirk Christopher Jason in Winchester, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-540 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N279CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C827 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N279CK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.5820, -76.1982 on June 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N279CK was last updated on April 30, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Christopher Kirk aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N279CK. 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
2025
Manufacturer
Christopher Kirk
Model
RV10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 2025
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KIRK CHRISTOPHER JASON
Address
103 WICKHAM TER
City
WINCHESTER
State / Zip Code
Virginia22602-6780
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
YIO-540 SERIE
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50544047
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C827

Additional Details

Registration
N279CK
Serial Number
42382
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01498108

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 20:52:22)
Airport
Latitude
39.582047
Longitude
-76.198186

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC