N505ED - 2020 Godfrey Jr Edward W RV-10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2020 Godfrey Jr Edward W RV-10

Aircraft Description

N505ED is a 2020 Godfrey Jr Edward W RV-10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Godfrey Edward W Jr in Elmhurst, IL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-540 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N505ED is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64CEB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N505ED was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.9153, -88.2542 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N505ED was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Godfrey Jr Edward W aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N505ED. 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
2020
Manufacturer
Godfrey Jr Edward W
Model
RV-10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 1, 2020
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GODFREY EDWARD W JR
Address
832 N LOMBARD ST
City
ELMHURST
State / Zip Code
Illinois60126-1321
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
YIO-540 SERIE
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51446353
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64CEB

Additional Details

Registration
N505ED
Serial Number
40717
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01281509

Last Known Position

Date
July 15, 2026 (UTC 16:10:15)
Airport
Latitude
41.910507
Longitude
-88.248055

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC