N5078K - 1958 Heyer-barnes Baby Ace Aircraft Registration

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1958 HEYER-BARNES BABY ACE

Aircraft Description

N5078K is a 1958 Heyer-barnes BABY ACE, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Connell James R in San Leandro, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 1977. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N5078K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6576B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5078K was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Heyer-barnes is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Heyer-barnes aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BABY ACE model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5078K. 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
1958
Manufacturer
HEYER-BARNES
Model
BABY ACE
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FK9FK-9 Mk.IV
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 14, 1977
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 1977

Registered Owner

Name
CONNELL JAMES R
Address
1593 VINING DRIVE
City
SAN LEANDRO
State / Zip Code
California94579
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51453553
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6576B

Additional Details

Registration
N5078K
Serial Number
HB-1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091205

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC