N480BA - 2023 Icon Aircraft INC A5 Aircraft Registration

N480BA is a 2023 Icon Aircraft INC A5, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Amling Aviation LLC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 9, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on July 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N480BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E8B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N480BA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.8182, -95.6726 on July 13, 2025. The FAA registry record for N480BA was last updated on July 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The ICON A-5 represents a modern approach to recreational amphibious aviation, designed as an accessible light sport aircraft for adventure flying. First flown in July 2008 as a prototype, it is a high-wing, single-engine amphibian that seats two occupants in side-by-side configuration. Measuring over 23 feet in length with folding wings for trailering, the A-5 features advanced composite construction and spin-resistant aerodynamics. The aircraft is manufactured by ICON Aircraft, founded by Kirk Hawkins. AviatorDB tracks 204 Icon Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is A5.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N480BA. 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.