N600VF - 1980 Piper Aerostar 600 Aircraft Registration

AEST

1980 PIPER AEROSTAR 600

Aircraft Description

N600VF is a 1980 Piper AEROSTAR 600, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bravo Gulf LLC in Cleveland, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 15, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N600VF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7C920 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N600VF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N600VF was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aerostar 600, a high-performance twin-engine general aviation aircraft that held the speed record for fastest twin piston aircraft of its era, first flew in October 1967. Designed by Ted Smith as a low-wing monoplane powered by two 290-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engines, it could accommodate up to six passengers while achieving cruise speeds of 220 knots. With a wingspan of 34.2 feet and maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 pounds, it was manufactured by Ted Smith Aircraft Company and later acquired by Piper Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AEST.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N600VF. 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
1980
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
AEROSTAR 600
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AEST600
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 15, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 11, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BRAVO GULF LLC
Address
C/O ATLANTIC AVIATION
6200 RIVERSIDE DR
City
CLEVELAND
State / Zip Code
Ohio44135-3132
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51744440
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7C920

Additional Details

Registration
N600VF
Serial Number
6007578061229
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00960846

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:29:06)
Airport
Latitude
41.397125
Longitude
-81.87792

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC