N397V - 2009 Buschmann John R RV-7A Aircraft Registration

N397V is a 2009 Buschmann John R RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Red Baron Aviation LLC in Clarinda, IA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Aerosport O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N397V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49EA5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N397V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.2380, -94.5588 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N397V was last updated on February 20, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Buschmann John R aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N397V. 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.