N921JS - 2021 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12IS Aircraft Registration

RV12

2021 VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS

Aircraft Description

N921JS is a 2021 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12IS, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Swanstrom John Trustee in Santa Rosa, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Rotax 912IS2 engine producing 100 horsepower, N921JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACC2BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N921JS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5163, -122.8132 on May 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N921JS was last updated on February 20, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N921JS. 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
2021
Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12IS
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 3, 2023
Classification
Experimental 8 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SWANSTROM JOHN TRUSTEE
Address
1746 KERRY LN
City
SANTA ROSA
State / Zip Code
California95403-8638
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912IS2
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53141272
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACC2BA

Additional Details

Registration
N921JS
Serial Number
121068
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01311778

Last Known Position

Date
July 1, 2026 (UTC 19:23:35)
Airport
Latitude
38.52269
Longitude
-122.81652

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC