N396RV - Michael Tripe The Flying Turd Aircraft Registration

MICHAEL TRIPE THE FLYING TURD

Aircraft Description

N396RV is a Michael Tripe THE FLYING TURD, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tripe Michael D in Cottonwood, CA. The registration certificate was issued on October 17, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49A9E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N396RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5090, -122.2930 on December 7, 2024. The FAA registry record for N396RV was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Michael Tripe is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Michael Tripe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the THE FLYING TURD model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N396RV. 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
MICHAEL TRIPE
Model
THE FLYING TURD
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 17, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TRIPE MICHAEL D
Address
22507 EDGEWATER DR
City
COTTONWOOD
State / Zip Code
California96022-7916
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51115236
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49A9E

Additional Details

Registration
N396RV
Serial Number
001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
01379927

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 21:25:37)
Airport
Latitude
40.34068
Longitude
-122.217407

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC