N5977K - 2009 Kenworthy Mark A RV-9A Aircraft Registration

N5977K is a 2009 Kenworthy Mark A RV-9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Double Rainbow Aviation LLC in North Fort Myers, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 21, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on October 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320-D1A engine producing 160 horsepower, N5977K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7BABF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5977K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.6664, -82.0727 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5977K was last updated on October 8, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Kenworthy Mark A aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5977K. 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.