N429KE - 1998 Martinson Tim RV-6A Aircraft Registration

RV6

1998 MARTINSON TIM RV-6A

Aircraft Description

N429KE is a 1998 Martinson Tim RV-6A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Batcheller Christopher in Andover, KS. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 4, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N429KE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51DF4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N429KE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.7850, -96.8226 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N429KE was last updated on March 5, 2026. 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 Martinson Tim 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 N429KE. 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
1998
Manufacturer
MARTINSON TIM
Model
RV-6A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 4, 1999
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BATCHELLER CHRISTOPHER
Address
2421 E VELVET LEAF CT
City
ANDOVER
State / Zip Code
Kansas67002-7664
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)
51216764
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51DF4

Additional Details

Registration
N429KE
Serial Number
52352
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 5, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00933646

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 20:51:42)
Airport
Latitude
46.688725
Longitude
-92.09936

Data Source

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

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