N46778 - 1977 Basden Rand KR-2 Aircraft Registration

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1977 BASDEN RAND KR-2

Aircraft Description

N46778 is a 1977 Basden RAND KR-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hinkle Gary D in Middletown, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 1992. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Volkswagen CONVERSION engine producing 36 horsepower, N46778 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5B70A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46778 was last updated on July 7, 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 N46778. 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
BASDEN
Model
RAND KR-2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DH2TDHC-2 Mk3 Turbo Beaver
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 18, 1998
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
HINKLE GARY D
Address
1445 ROSEDALE AVE
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17057-3440
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN
Engine Model
CONVERSION
Horsepower
36 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51333412
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5B70A

Additional Details

Registration
N46778
Serial Number
BAS001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00783304

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC