N481SL - 2011 Skys Open Sport Aviation LLC Lightning Aircraft Registration

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2011 SKYS OPEN SPORT AVIATION LLC LIGHTNING

Aircraft Description

N481SL is a 2011 Skys Open Sport Aviation LLC LIGHTNING, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Henry David C in Carson City, NV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Jabiru 3300 engine producing 120 horsepower, N481SL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5EDEB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N481SL was last updated on October 30, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 1 Skys Open Sport Aviation LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the LIGHTNING model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N481SL. 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
2011
Manufacturer
SKYS OPEN SPORT AVIATION LLC
Model
LIGHTNING
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ACRDAccord
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 26, 2011
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HENRY DAVID C
Address
2438 N CARSON ST
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
Nevada89706-1623
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JABIRU
Engine Model
3300
Horsepower
120 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51366753
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5EDEB

Additional Details

Registration
N481SL
Serial Number
121
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01068070

Data Source

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

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