N3773 - 1997 Lane Kevin J RV6A Aircraft Registration

RV6

1997 LANE KEVIN J RV6A

Aircraft Description

N3773 is a 1997 Lane Kevin J RV6A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shead Steven L in Vancouver, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3773 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4508D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3773 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Portland Troutdale Airport (KTTD) on May 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3773 was last updated on July 19, 2024. 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 Lane Kevin J 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 N3773. 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
1997
Manufacturer
LANE KEVIN J
Model
RV6A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 25, 1997
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SHEAD STEVEN L
Address
5602 NE 252ND AVE
City
VANCOUVER
State / Zip Code
Washington98682-9191
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)
51050215
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4508D

Additional Details

Registration
N3773
Serial Number
001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 19, 2024
Last Update Date
July 19, 2024
Unique ID
00696391

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 01:45:46)
Airport
Latitude
45.54940032959
Longitude
-122.40100097656

Data Source

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

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