N618JW - 2008 Ward Joseph A RV7A Aircraft Registration

RV7

2008 Ward Joseph A RV7A

Aircraft Description

N618JW is a 2008 Ward Joseph A RV7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meriden Flyers LLC in Middlefield, CT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 19, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-E1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N618JW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80D53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N618JW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6042, -72.9413 on May 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N618JW was last updated on April 28, 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 2 Ward Joseph A 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 N618JW. 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
2008
Manufacturer
Ward Joseph A
Model
RV7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 19, 2008
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MERIDEN FLYERS LLC
Address
60 BURT DR
City
MIDDLEFIELD
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06455-1124
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-E1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52006523
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80D53

Additional Details

Registration
N618JW
Serial Number
72746
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01006663

Last Known Position

Date
August 10, 2026 (UTC 13:30:47)
Airport
Latitude
41.481583
Longitude
-72.813325

Data Source

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

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