N78DX - 2026 Cirrus Design CORP SF50 Aircraft Registration

SF50

2026 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SF50

Aircraft Description

N78DX is a 2026 Cirrus Design Corp SF50, a single-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Cirrus Design Corp in Duluth, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 2026. Powered by a Williams FJ33-5A engine producing 2000 pounds of thrust, N78DX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8E8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78DX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Duluth International Airport (KDLH) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78DX was last updated on November 12, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet holds the distinction of being the world's first FAA-certified single-engine civilian jet aircraft, revolutionizing personal aviation when it first flew in 2008. This very light jet features a distinctive V-tail design, carbon fiber construction, and can accommodate up to seven occupants in its spacious cabin with panoramic windows. Measuring with a sleek profile optimized for efficiency, the SF-50 is powered by a single Williams FJ33-5A turbofan engine. The aircraft is manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporating the company's signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System as standard equipment. AviatorDB tracks 9,011 Cirrus Design Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SF50.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78DX. 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
2026
Manufacturer
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Model
SF50
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SF50SF-50 Vision
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 16, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid - Aircraft assigned to the manufacturer under the manufacturer's Dealer Certificate
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Address
4515 TAYLOR CIR
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55811
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WILLIAMS
Engine Model
FJ33-5A
Thrust
2000 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507216
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8E8E

Additional Details

Registration
N78DX
Serial Number
0748
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
November 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01528919

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 20:35:15)
Airport
Latitude
35.836075
Longitude
-83.966618

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC