N853LC - 2013 Cox Leon F RV7A Aircraft Registration

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2013 COX LEON F RV7A

Aircraft Description

N853LC is a 2013 Cox Leon F RV7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cox Leon F in Ruffin, NC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on May 26, 2006. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2A engine producing 150 horsepower, N853LC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB37A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N853LC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.4606, -79.6152 on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N853LC was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Cox Leon F aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N853LC. 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
2013
Manufacturer
COX LEON F
Model
RV7A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 20, 2013
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 26, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
COX LEON F
Address
2155 WORSHAM MILL RD
City
RUFFIN
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27326-9423
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-E2A
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52731572
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB37A

Additional Details

Registration
N853LC
Serial Number
70299
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00258199

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 23:40:09)
Airport
Latitude
36.460644
Longitude
-79.615173

Data Source

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

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