N717PC - 2005 Bodnar Donald A RV-7A Aircraft Registration

RV7

2005 Bodnar Donald A RV-7A

Aircraft Description

N717PC is a 2005 Bodnar Donald A RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sullivan Patrick T in Cave Creek, AZ. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Superior IO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N717PC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99756 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N717PC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Detroit Lakes Airport (KDTL) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N717PC was last updated on March 17, 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 Bodnar Donald 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 N717PC. 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
2005
Manufacturer
Bodnar Donald A
Model
RV-7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 21, 2005
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SULLIVAN PATRICK T
Address
5601 E PEAK VIEW RD
City
CAVE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Arizona85331-6427
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SUPERIOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52313526
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99756

Additional Details

Registration
N717PC
Serial Number
70445
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00214179

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 23:58:09)
Airport
Latitude
46.710329
Longitude
-95.650131

Data Source

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

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