N696DB - 1996 Blessing RV-3A Aircraft Registration

N696DB is a 1996 Blessing RV-3A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robinson Michael C in Lakeland, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N696DB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9414D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N696DB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.0285, -81.8410 on April 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N696DB was last updated on May 9, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The VAN'S RV-3, a single-seat homebuilt aircraft that launched the world's most successful kit aircraft dynasty, first flew in 1972. This low-wing, single-engine taildragger was designed for aerobatic capability and cross-country speed, typically powered by 100-150 horsepower Lycoming engines. With 305 examples completed by 2023 and construction requiring approximately 1,300 hours, the RV-3 established Van's Aircraft as the global leader in experimental aircraft manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 1 Blessing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV3.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N696DB. 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.