N4373A - 2009 Bird Larry O Aerocomp Merlin Aircraft Registration

2009 BIRD LARRY O AEROCOMP MERLIN

Aircraft Description

N4373A is a 2009 Bird Larry O AEROCOMP MERLIN, a single-engine two-cycle piston aircraft registered to Whitehead John N in Andersonville, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Rotax 582SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N4373A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A53FE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4373A was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Early Bird Spad 13 80% is an American homebuilt aircraft designed as an 80 percent scale replica of the famous World War I French fighter. First flown in the 1980s, this single-seat biplane features a traditional fabric-covered steel tube construction with a single reciprocating engine. Measuring approximately 16 feet in length with a 20-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured and marketed by the Early Bird Aircraft Company of Erie, Colorado as a kit for amateur builders seeking to recreate the classic fighter experience. AviatorDB tracks 1 Bird Larry O aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is ES13.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4373A. 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
2009
Manufacturer
BIRD LARRY O
Model
AEROCOMP MERLIN
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 24, 2009
Classification
Experimental 8 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WHITEHEAD JOHN N
Address
586 HILLVALE RD
City
ANDERSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37705-3918
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
2-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
582SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51237741
Mode S Code (Hex)
A53FE1

Additional Details

Registration
N4373A
Serial Number
LB001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00309929

Data Source

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

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