N439CH - Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 Aircraft Registration

RV12

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12

Aircraft Description

N439CH is a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Chisholm Ronald F in Fort Atkinson, WI. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A544C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N439CH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.9778, -88.7967 on May 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N439CH was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N439CH. 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
Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 17, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
CHISHOLM RONALD F
Address
1103 W CRAMER ST
City
FORT ATKINSON
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53538-1032
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51242307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A544C7

Additional Details

Registration
N439CH
Serial Number
120263
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01253314

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 14:05:04)
Airport
Latitude
42.977771
Longitude
-88.79667

Data Source

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

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