N55KM - 2006 Heberling Michael J RV-10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2006 Heberling Michael J RV-10

Aircraft Description

N55KM is a 2006 Heberling Michael J RV-10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heberling Michael J in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 17, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-D4A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N55KM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FDFF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N55KM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9092, -97.5990 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N55KM was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Heberling Michael J aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N55KM. 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
2006
Manufacturer
Heberling Michael J
Model
RV-10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 17, 2006
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
HEBERLING MICHAEL J
Address
588 AVIATOR DR
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76179-5435
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-D4A5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51576777
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FDFF

Additional Details

Registration
N55KM
Serial Number
40178
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00220349

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 19:47:29)
Airport
Latitude
32.79364
Longitude
-97.636981

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC