N655RB - 2015 Robert A Butley RV-7A Aircraft Registration

RV7

2015 ROBERT A BUTLEY RV-7A

Aircraft Description

N655RB is a 2015 Robert A Butley RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sheets Jeffrey in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 20, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N655RB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A0C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N655RB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9205, -97.4052 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N655RB was last updated on July 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 1 Robert A Butley 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 N655RB. 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
2015
Manufacturer
ROBERT A BUTLEY
Model
RV-7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 20, 2015
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 10, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SHEETS JEFFREY
Address
598 AVIATOR DR
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76179-5435
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
YIO-360-M1B
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52120306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8A0C6

Additional Details

Registration
N655RB
Serial Number
73944
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
01154982

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 16:17:34)
Airport
Latitude
32.920532
Longitude
-97.405225

Data Source

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

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