N943MA - 2009 Abel Michael S RV-10 Aircraft Registration

RV10

2009 Abel Michael S RV-10

Aircraft Description

N943MA is a 2009 Abel Michael S RV-10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Miller Joseph T IV in Bethel, NC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 13, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N943MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD1961 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N943MA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6704, -77.3441 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N943MA was last updated on September 2, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Abel Michael S aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N943MA. 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
2009
Manufacturer
Abel Michael S
Model
RV-10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV10RV-10
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 13, 2026
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MILLER JOSEPH T IV
Address
1856 STATON MILL RD
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27812-9642
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53214541
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD1961

Additional Details

Registration
N943MA
Serial Number
40663
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 2, 2024
Last Update Date
September 2, 2024
Unique ID
01032991

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 19:19:33)
Airport
Latitude
35.663344
Longitude
-77.303545

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC