N4096X - 1970 Aero Commander 100-180 Aircraft Registration

1970 AERO COMMANDER 100-180

Aircraft Description

N4096X is a 1970 Aero Commander 100-180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Foster Robert L Jr in Chandler, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on November 4, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N4096X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4D150 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4096X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9505, -96.7724 on April 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N4096X was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aero Commander 100, originally developed as the Volaire series, represented a brief but notable attempt to capture the civilian training aircraft market in the 1960s. First flown in 1960, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane designed to seat three to four occupants with distinctive omni-vision windows for enhanced pilot training. Measuring 22 feet 6 inches in length with a height of 9 feet 4 inches, the aircraft featured a forward-swept vertical tail and tricycle landing gear. Originally manufactured by Volaircraft Inc. and later by Rockwell's Aero Commander division. AviatorDB tracks 791 Aero Commander aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VO10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4096X. 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
1970
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
100-180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 20, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 4, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
FOSTER ROBERT L JR
Address
605 CHIGGER RD
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74834-9124
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51150520
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4D150

Additional Details

Registration
N4096X
Serial Number
5196
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00831314

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2025 (UTC 15:39:38)
Airport
Latitude
35.950496
Longitude
-96.772371

Data Source

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

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