N598CA - 2016 Cobalt Aircraft Industries INC CO50 Valkyrie Aircraft Registration

CO50

2016 COBALT AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC CO50 VALKYRIE

Aircraft Description

N598CA is a 2016 Cobalt Aircraft Industries INC CO50 VALKYRIE, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dggehrig LLC in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 2, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIOF550-D engine producing 350 horsepower, N598CA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7BB52 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N598CA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.8933, -121.4100 on August 1, 2024. The FAA registry record for N598CA was last updated on January 16, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cobalt Co-50 Valkyrie is a distinctive single-engine business aircraft designed to deliver fighter-jet aesthetics with high-performance capabilities for corporate travel. First flown in September 2012, it features an innovative canard configuration with a rear-mounted pusher propeller and seating for five occupants. The aircraft measures 24 feet in length with a 30-foot wingspan and claims a maximum speed of 260 knots, potentially making it the fastest certified single-engine piston aircraft in its class. Originally developed by Cobalt Aircraft of San Francisco, the project is now continued by Centauri Aircraft following Cobalt's closure in 2018. AviatorDB tracks 1 Cobalt Aircraft Industries INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CO50.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N598CA. 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
2016
Manufacturer
COBALT AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC
Model
CO50 VALKYRIE
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CO50Co-50 Valkyrie
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 2, 2024
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DGGEHRIG LLC
Address
302 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 409
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-5002
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIOF550-D
Horsepower
350 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51735522
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7BB52

Additional Details

Registration
N598CA
Serial Number
P05
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 16, 2024
Last Update Date
January 16, 2024
Unique ID
01278725

Last Known Position

Date
August 1, 2024 (UTC 23:41:33)
Airport
Latitude
36.893299
Longitude
-121.410004

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC