N3718S - 2003 Seraphinoff Nick O RV-6 Aircraft Registration

RV6

2003 Seraphinoff Nick O RV-6

Aircraft Description

N3718S is a 2003 Seraphinoff Nick O RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sandlapper Aviation of De INC in Bennington, VT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3718S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43B03 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3718S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3949, -81.2268 on May 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3718S was last updated on January 20, 2026. 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 Seraphinoff Nick O 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 N3718S. 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
2003
Manufacturer
Seraphinoff Nick O
Model
RV-6
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 25, 2003
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SANDLAPPER AVIATION OF DE INC
Address
93 PACE RD
City
BENNINGTON
State / Zip Code
Vermont05201-8755
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)
51035403
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43B03

Additional Details

Registration
N3718S
Serial Number
25587
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
January 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00913675

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 22:30:20)
Airport
Latitude
34.27078
Longitude
-81.151428

Data Source

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

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