N523DP - 2004 Ahrens David Lee RV-6A Aircraft Registration

RV6

2004 AHRENS DAVID LEE RV-6A

Aircraft Description

N523DP is a 2004 Ahrens David Lee RV-6A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Braner Todd M in Madera, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N523DP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6946C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N523DP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.0860, -119.9497 on May 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N523DP was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Ahrens David Lee aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N523DP. 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
2004
Manufacturer
AHRENS DAVID LEE
Model
RV-6A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 10, 2004
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 15, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BRANER TODD M
Address
10313 LANES BRIDGE DR
City
MADERA
State / Zip Code
California93636-8857
Country

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51512154
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6946C

Additional Details

Registration
N523DP
Serial Number
25146
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00041219

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 18:14:56)
Airport
Latitude
37.085953
Longitude
-119.949724

Data Source

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

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