N28RV - 1995 Foster Robert S RV6-A Aircraft Registration

RV6

1995 FOSTER ROBERT S RV6-A

Aircraft Description

N28RV is a 1995 Foster Robert S RV6-A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Kenneth A in Sterling, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N28RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CD2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N28RV was last tracked by AviatorDB near City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N28RV was last updated on March 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Foster Robert S aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N28RV. 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
1995
Manufacturer
FOSTER ROBERT S
Model
RV6-A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 16, 1995
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON KENNETH A
Address
215 NEWBURY PL
City
STERLING
State / Zip Code
Virginia20164-1225
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50546455
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CD2D

Additional Details

Registration
N28RV
Serial Number
21346
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00625052

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 22:21:31)
Airport
Latitude
38.964294
Longitude
-104.577544

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC