N821BF - 2004 Thorman Frank RV-9A Aircraft Registration

N821BF is a 2004 Thorman Frank RV-9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dehn Timothy E in Braham, MN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N821BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB34B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N821BF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.6131, -92.8170 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N821BF was last updated on October 30, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Thorman Frank aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N821BF. 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.