N586DB - 2002 Stafford David RV-6 Aircraft Registration

RV6

2002 Stafford David RV-6

Aircraft Description

N586DB is a 2002 Stafford David RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stafford David H in Huntsville, AL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 1, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 2001. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N586DB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78C7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N586DB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7608, -86.4496 on May 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N586DB was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Stafford David aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N586DB. 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
2002
Manufacturer
Stafford David
Model
RV-6
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 1, 2002
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 15, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
STAFFORD DAVID H
Address
114 RACHEL DR NW
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Alabama35806-2212
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51706177
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78C7F

Additional Details

Registration
N586DB
Serial Number
60332
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00794064

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 23:25:01)
Airport
Latitude
34.76033
Longitude
-86.443176

Data Source

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

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