N9053M - 2008 Cannon Donny RV-3 Aircraft Registration

RV3

2008 CANNON DONNY RV-3

Aircraft Description

N9053M is a 2008 Cannon Donny RV-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mclellan James W in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 19, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on April 14, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N9053M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC848C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9053M was last tracked by AviatorDB near Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9053M 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 VAN'S RV-3, a single-seat homebuilt aircraft that launched the world's most successful kit aircraft dynasty, first flew in 1972. This low-wing, single-engine taildragger was designed for aerobatic capability and cross-country speed, typically powered by 100-150 horsepower Lycoming engines. With 305 examples completed by 2023 and construction requiring approximately 1,300 hours, the RV-3 established Van's Aircraft as the global leader in experimental aircraft manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 1 Cannon Donny aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV3.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9053M. 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
2008
Manufacturer
CANNON DONNY
Model
RV-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV3RV-3
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 19, 2008
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 14, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MCLELLAN JAMES W
Address
11820 S KI RD
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85044-2327
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53102214
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC848C

Additional Details

Registration
N9053M
Serial Number
11381
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00431929

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 18:01:23)
Airport
Latitude
32.962372
Longitude
-111.755676

Data Source

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

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