N521KG - 2024 Simpson Joseph E RV10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2024 SIMPSON JOSEPH E RV10

Aircraft Description

N521KG is a 2024 Simpson Joseph E RV10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simpson Joseph E in Knoxville, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO 540 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N521KG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68D8D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N521KG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9025, -83.9821 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N521KG was last updated on June 18, 2024. 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 3 Simpson Joseph E 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 N521KG. 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
2024
Manufacturer
SIMPSON JOSEPH E
Model
RV10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 11, 2024
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SIMPSON JOSEPH E
Address
1524 AGAWELA AVE
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37919-8317
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO 540 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51506615
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68D8D

Additional Details

Registration
N521KG
Serial Number
42203
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 18, 2024
Last Update Date
June 18, 2024
Unique ID
01455430

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 15:47:40)
Airport
Latitude
35.902529
Longitude
-83.982122

Data Source

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

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