N647RS - 1997 Skorupa Ralph RV-6A Aircraft Registration

RV6

1997 SKORUPA RALPH RV-6A

Aircraft Description

N647RS is a 1997 Skorupa Ralph RV-6A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skorupa Ralph J in Salem, WI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 1997. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N647RS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A880C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N647RS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7656, -87.8223 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N647RS was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Skorupa Ralph aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N647RS. 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
1997
Manufacturer
SKORUPA RALPH
Model
RV-6A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV6RV-6
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 5, 1997
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
SKORUPA RALPH J
Address
8414 273RD AVE
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53168-9477
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52100304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A880C4

Additional Details

Registration
N647RS
Serial Number
RS-01
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00426651

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 19:52:23)
Airport
Latitude
42.765586
Longitude
-87.822344

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC