N767DD - 1979 Steen Skybolt 1 Aircraft Registration

BOLT

1979 STEEN SKYBOLT 1

Aircraft Description

N767DD is a 1979 Steen SKYBOLT 1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ackerman Garry A Jr in Plano, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2007. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N767DD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA5BD8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N767DD was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Steen Skybolt is the most-built two-place experimental aerobatic aircraft of all time, designed specifically to accommodate larger pilots in high-performance aerobatic flight. First flown in October 1970, it is a fabric-covered biplane with wooden wings and steel tube fuselage that seats two in tandem configuration. The aircraft features a 24-foot wingspan and can handle engines ranging from 125 to 350 horsepower. Developed by Lamar Steen and produced by Steen Aero Lab, over 400 examples have been completed from plans sold in 29 countries. AviatorDB tracks 5 Steen aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BOLT.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N767DD. 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
1979
Manufacturer
STEEN
Model
SKYBOLT 1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BOLTSkybolt
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 9, 2001
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
ACKERMAN GARRY A JR
Address
1609 IOWA DR
City
PLANO
State / Zip Code
Texas75093-5444
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52455730
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA5BD8

Additional Details

Registration
N767DD
Serial Number
351A
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00546491

Data Source

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

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