N734DD - Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 Aircraft Registration

RV12

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12

Aircraft Description

N734DD is a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Sheely Raymond A Jr in Valrico, FL. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DA36 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N734DD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.9744, -81.9896 on April 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N734DD was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N734DD. 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
Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SHEELY RAYMOND A JR
Address
3015 RIDGEVALE CIR
City
VALRICO
State / Zip Code
Florida33596-5650
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52355066
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DA36

Additional Details

Registration
N734DD
Serial Number
120273
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01054891

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 13:58:49)
Airport
Latitude
27.984329
Longitude
-82.062589

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC