N512SK - Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 Aircraft Registration

RV12

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12

Aircraft Description

N512SK is a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Lee Ernest D in Independence, OR. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66A77 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N512SK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Independence State Airport (K7S5) on April 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N512SK was last updated on March 14, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N512SK. 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
Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LEE ERNEST D
Address
636 MOONEY ST
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97351-9426
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51465167
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66A77

Additional Details

Registration
N512SK
Serial Number
120423
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 14, 2024
Last Update Date
March 14, 2024
Unique ID
01158159

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 01:41:59)
Airport
Latitude
44.867775
Longitude
-123.198297

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC