N42720 - 1977 Raven S55A Aircraft Registration

1977 RAVEN S55A

Aircraft Description

N42720 is a 1977 Raven S55A, a none aircraft registered to Elliott Thomas J III in Lafayette, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 8, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N42720 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51857 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42720 was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N42720. 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
1977
Manufacturer
RAVEN
Model
S55A
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 8, 1977
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
ELLIOTT THOMAS J III
Address
3433 MORAGA BLVD
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
California94549-4522
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51214127
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51857

Additional Details

Registration
N42720
Serial Number
S-55A321
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00782693

Data Source

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

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