N8996R - Wheeler Automated Aviation LLC SPECTERV4MOD Aircraft Registration

UASX

WHEELER AUTOMATED AVIATION LLC SPECTERV4MOD

Aircraft Description

N8996R is a Wheeler Automated Aviation LLC SPECTERV4MOD, a single-engine electric aircraft registered to Wheeler Automated Aviation LLC in Little Rock, AR. The registration certificate was issued on February 22, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC69FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8996R was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 17 Wheeler Automated Aviation LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SPECTERV4MOD model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8996R. 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
Manufacturer
WHEELER AUTOMATED AVIATION LLC
Model
SPECTERV4MOD
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
UASXUnmanned Aircraft (Other)
Weight Class
UAV up to 55 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 22, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WHEELER AUTOMATED AVIATION LLC
Address
13115 PITTS RD
City
LITTLE ROCK
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72206-5111
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Electric
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53064775
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC69FD

Additional Details

Registration
N8996R
Serial Number
WAA2004UAV
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01331651

Data Source

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

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