N358RV - 1998 Knight David RV-6 Aircraft Registration

N358RV is a 1998 Knight David RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Derby Kevin R in Clearwater, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 8, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N358RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40410 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N358RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2232, -84.4416 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N358RV was last updated on March 10, 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 Knight David 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 N358RV. 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.