N78MU - 2007 Koonce John P RV-10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2007 Koonce John P RV-10

Aircraft Description

N78MU is a 2007 Koonce John P RV-10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Koonce John P in Jefferson City, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2007. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-D4A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N78MU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8F53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78MU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.6159, -92.1335 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78MU was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Koonce John P aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78MU. 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
2007
Manufacturer
Koonce John P
Model
RV-10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 2007
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
KOONCE JOHN P
Address
2059 HIGHWAY 179
City
JEFFERSON CITY
State / Zip Code
Missouri65109-9026
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-D4A5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507523
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8F53

Additional Details

Registration
N78MU
Serial Number
40428
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00319999

Last Known Position

Date
June 23, 2026 (UTC 20:51:48)
Airport
Latitude
38.615873
Longitude
-92.133484

Data Source

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

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