N602EP - 2002 Patterson Ernest L RV-7A Aircraft Registration

RV7

2002 Patterson Ernest L RV-7A

Aircraft Description

N602EP is a 2002 Patterson Ernest L RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Theodore R in Prospect, KY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 17, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on October 28, 2003. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N602EP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7CF1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N602EP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1253, -85.1439 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N602EP was last updated on August 7, 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 3 Patterson Ernest 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 N602EP. 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
Patterson Ernest L
Model
RV-7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 17, 2002
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 28, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
JONES THEODORE R
Address
6206 BURNHAM PL
City
PROSPECT
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40059-8886
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51747437
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7CF1F

Additional Details

Registration
N602EP
Serial Number
70382
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
August 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00824016

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2026 (UTC 14:15:38)
Airport
Latitude
38.12352
Longitude
-85.14042

Data Source

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

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