N796DK - 2020 John D Watkins Vans RV-12 Aircraft Registration

2020 JOHN D WATKINS VANS RV-12

Aircraft Description

N796DK is a 2020 John D Watkins VANS RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Watkins John D in Taylorsville, KY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on April 13, 2017. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Honda 1.5L GDI engine producing 174 horsepower, N796DK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AACEA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N796DK was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

John D Watkins is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 John D Watkins aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VANS RV-12 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N796DK. 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
2020
Manufacturer
JOHN D WATKINS
Model
VANS RV-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 2021
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 13, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
WATKINS JOHN D
Address
3505 KINGS CHURCH RD
City
TAYLORSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40071-7906
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
HONDA
Engine Model
1.5L GDI
Horsepower
174 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52547244
Mode S Code (Hex)
AACEA4

Additional Details

Registration
N796DK
Serial Number
120607
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01233103

Data Source

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

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