N518SD - 2019 Dykstra Scott E RV9A Aircraft Registration

N518SD is a 2019 Dykstra Scott E RV9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dykstra Scott E in Jenison, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-D3G engine producing 160 horsepower, N518SD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A680BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N518SD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3212, -84.5498 on June 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N518SD was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Dykstra Scott E aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N518SD. 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.