N368VR - Vashon Aircraft Ranger R7 Aircraft Registration

VR7

VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7

Aircraft Description

N368VR is a Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A42BEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N368VR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6885, -89.4270 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N368VR was last updated on March 31, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Vashon Ranger R7 is a modern Light Sport Aircraft designed to bridge the gap between aging certificated aircraft and expensive newer LSAs with emphasis on training durability and maintenance accessibility. First flown in 2018, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two occupants with all-metal construction. The aircraft achieves a maximum cruise speed of 117 knots with a range of 501 nautical miles, manufactured by Vashon Aircraft of Washington state. AviatorDB tracks 117 Vashon Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VR7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N368VR. 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
Manufacturer
VASHON AIRCRAFT
Model
RANGER R7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
VR7Ranger R7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Address
900 S NORMAL ST
City
CARBONDALE
State / Zip Code
Illinois62901-4302
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51025757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A42BEF

Additional Details

Registration
N368VR
Serial Number
10223
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01429867

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 14:46:36)
Airport
Latitude
37.761732
Longitude
-89.430144

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC