N55GB - 1979 Brunkalla Sidewinder Aircraft Registration

FK9

1979 BRUNKALLA SIDEWINDER

Aircraft Description

N55GB is a 1979 Brunkalla SIDEWINDER, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rivers Paul E in Shannon, IL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2006. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55GB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FDAA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N55GB was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N55GB. 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
1979
Manufacturer
BRUNKALLA
Model
SIDEWINDER
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FK9FK-9 Mk.IV
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 22, 1979
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
RIVERS PAUL E
Address
15127 SHANNON RTE
City
SHANNON
State / Zip Code
Illinois61078-9242
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51576652
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FDAA

Additional Details

Registration
N55GB
Serial Number
212056
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00413345

Data Source

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

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