N279RB - Gray Richard D RV10 Aircraft Registration

N279RB is a Gray Richard D RV10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adfr Associates INC in Wirtz, VA. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C964 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N279RB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.7823, -79.8433 on April 27, 2026. The FAA registry record for N279RB was last updated on July 24, 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 4 Gray Richard D 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 N279RB. 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.