N727JM - 2017 Suggs James W RV-7 Aircraft Registration

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2017 Suggs James W RV-7

Aircraft Description

N727JM is a 2017 Suggs James W RV-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Suggs James W in Salem, SC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 15, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N727JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9BE61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N727JM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1920, -82.6503 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N727JM was last updated on April 13, 2024. 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 Suggs James W 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 N727JM. 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
2017
Manufacturer
Suggs James W
Model
RV-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 15, 2017
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SUGGS JAMES W
Address
303 NORTHWIND CT
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29676-4637
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)
52337141
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9BE61

Additional Details

Registration
N727JM
Serial Number
73788
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
April 13, 2024
Last Update Date
April 13, 2024
Unique ID
01233588

Last Known Position

Date
July 15, 2026 (UTC 14:33:17)
Airport
Latitude
34.704042
Longitude
-82.987518

Data Source

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

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