N551X - 2021 Thomas N Helm Sonex Onex Aircraft Registration

SBM3

2021 THOMAS N HELM SONEX ONEX

Aircraft Description

N551X is a 2021 Thomas N Helm SONEX ONEX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helm Thomas N in Neenah, WI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Aeroconver AEROVEE engine producing 80 horsepower, N551X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7052F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N551X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Appleton International Airport (KATW) on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N551X was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Thomas N Helm is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Thomas N Helm aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SONEX ONEX model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N551X. 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
2021
Manufacturer
THOMAS N HELM
Model
SONEX ONEX
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SBM3SBM-03 Kos
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 17, 2021
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HELM THOMAS N
Address
1335 LORI DR
City
NEENAH
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54956-1998
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AEROCONVER
Engine Model
AEROVEE
Horsepower
80 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51602457
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7052F

Additional Details

Registration
N551X
Serial Number
ONX0137
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01316816

Last Known Position

Date
March 9, 2026 (UTC 19:02:40)
Airport
Latitude
44.262694
Longitude
-88.516745

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC