N563DE - 2011 Eck Richard L RV7A Aircraft Registration

RV7

2011 ECK RICHARD L RV7A

Aircraft Description

N563DE is a 2011 Eck Richard L RV7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gordon Don in Melba, ID. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1AD engine producing 180 horsepower, N563DE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7325F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N563DE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5992, -116.5253 on May 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N563DE was last updated on July 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Eck Richard L aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N563DE. 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
2011
Manufacturer
ECK RICHARD L
Model
RV7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 9, 2011
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
GORDON DON
Address
10368 AIRPARK LOOP
City
MELBA
State / Zip Code
Idaho83641-4204
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1AD
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51631137
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7325F

Additional Details

Registration
N563DE
Serial Number
72326
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01065978

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 16:13:10)
Airport
Latitude
43.599243
Longitude
-116.525276

Data Source

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

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