N53FD - Frank E Dressel RV 14A Aircraft Registration

N53FD is a Frank E Dressel RV 14A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dressel Frank E in Smithton, IL. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AE95 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53FD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5818, -90.1556 on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53FD was last updated on May 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-14 is a high-performance two-seat experimental aircraft that represents the pinnacle of homebuilt aviation design, combining aerobatic capability with cross-country touring performance. First flown in the mid-2000s, it is a low-wing monoplane powered by a 210-horsepower Lycoming IO-390 engine with side-by-side seating for two occupants. The aircraft spans approximately 27 feet with a length of 23 feet and delivers a cruise speed of 190 mph with exceptional short-field performance. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon manufactures the RV-14 as a kit for amateur builders. AviatorDB tracks 1 Frank E Dressel aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV14.

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