N9164 - Bird A Aircraft Registration

ES13

BIRD A

Aircraft Description

N9164 is a Bird A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pearlman Aircraft Co in Orlando, FL. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 1993. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Kinner K5 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N9164 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACAFD9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9164 was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Early Bird Spad 13 80% is an American homebuilt aircraft designed as an 80 percent scale replica of the famous World War I French fighter. First flown in the 1980s, this single-seat biplane features a traditional fabric-covered steel tube construction with a single reciprocating engine. Measuring approximately 16 feet in length with a 20-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured and marketed by the Early Bird Aircraft Company of Erie, Colorado as a kit for amateur builders seeking to recreate the classic fighter experience. AviatorDB tracks 27 Bird aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is ES13.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9164. 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
BIRD
Model
A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ES13Spad 13 80%
Cruise Speed
84 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
PEARLMAN AIRCRAFT CO
Address
3900 NEPTUNE DR
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
Florida32804-2815
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
KINNER
Engine Model
K5 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53127731
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACAFD9

Additional Details

Registration
N9164
Serial Number
1010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00820961

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC