N493AG - 2018 Autogyro USA INC Cavalon Aircraft Registration

SPHA

2018 AUTOGYRO USA INC CAVALON

Aircraft Description

N493AG is a 2018 Autogyro USA INC CAVALON, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Snyder Robert L in Stevensville, MD. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 914UL engine producing 115 horsepower, N493AG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A61B44 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N493AG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9787, -76.3411 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N493AG was last updated on April 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SparrowHawk, a revolutionary two-seat gyroplane that transformed autogyro safety through its centerline-thrust design, was first introduced in 2003. This aluminum-framed aircraft with fiberglass cabin featured a four-stroke Subaru engine and could reach speeds of 120 knots with a range of 510 nautical miles. Measuring 2,200 pounds maximum takeoff weight, it seated two occupants in adjustable positions. The aircraft was manufactured by American Autogyro, a subsidiary of Groen Brothers Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 8 Autogyro USA INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SPHA.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N493AG. 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
2018
Manufacturer
AUTOGYRO USA INC
Model
CAVALON
Type Aircraft
Gyroplane
ICAO Type Code
SPHASparrowHawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 2018
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SNYDER ROBERT L
Address
114 INDIAN TRCE
City
STEVENSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Maryland21666-3024
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
914UL
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51415504
Mode S Code (Hex)
A61B44

Additional Details

Registration
N493AG
Serial Number
V00315
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01272688

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 15:51:38)
Airport
Latitude
38.978714
Longitude
-76.341068

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC