N918V - 1978 Shipler Skybolt Aircraft Registration

BPAT

1978 SHIPLER SKYBOLT

Aircraft Description

N918V is a 1978 Shipler SKYBOLT, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harfst Michael D in Milwaukie, OR. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 15, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2007. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N918V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB63E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N918V was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Shipler is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Shipler aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SKYBOLT model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N918V. 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
1978
Manufacturer
SHIPLER
Model
SKYBOLT
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BPATBearhawk Patrol
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 15, 1980
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
HARFST MICHAEL D
Address
2277 SE MULBERRY DR
City
MILWAUKIE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97267-4534
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53133076
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB63E

Additional Details

Registration
N918V
Serial Number
SS-001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00740802

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC