N86678 - 1968 Day-sopwith F.1 Camel Aircraft Registration

N86678 is a 1968 Day-sopwith F.1 CAMEL, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cavanaugh Collection INC in Addison, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 20, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on September 4, 1993. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Gnome ROTARY engine producing 160 horsepower, N86678 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABE88F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86678 was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Sopwith Camel Replica represents modern efforts to recreate the legendary World War I fighter that became aviation's most famous combat aircraft. First flown in replica form during the 1990s, these single-seat biplanes faithfully reproduce the original's rotary engine configuration and distinctive hump-backed fuselage design. Measuring approximately 18 feet in length with a 28-foot wingspan, notable examples include the 1992 reproduction at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome powered by a 160-horsepower Gnome Monosoupape engine. Built by specialized craftsmen and aviation enthusiasts, these replicas preserve the legacy of Sopwith Aviation Company's most celebrated design. AviatorDB tracks 2 Day-sopwith aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CAML.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N86678. 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.