N523BD - 1973 Scottish Aviation Bulldog Mdl 120/121 Aircraft Registration

1973 SCOTTISH AVIATION BULLDOG MDL 120/121

Aircraft Description

N523BD is a 1973 Scottish Aviation BULLDOG MDL 120/121, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bunting Ross V in Franklin, MI. This aircraft holds a special flight permit airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 5, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N523BD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69430 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N523BD 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.

Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 54 Scottish Aviation aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BULLDOG MDL 120/121 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N523BD. 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
1973
Manufacturer
SCOTTISH AVIATION
Model
BULLDOG MDL 120/121
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 5, 2001
Classification
Special Flight Permit 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
BUNTING ROSS V
Address
30150 CHEVIOT HILLS CT
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
Michigan48025-2300
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51512060
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69430

Additional Details

Registration
N523BD
Serial Number
BH120/209
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00883784

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 22:48:16)
Airport
Latitude
42.667221
Longitude
-83.408459

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC