N971D - Darcey JK-1 Lark Aircraft Registration

DARCEY JK-1 LARK

Aircraft Description

N971D is a Darcey JK-1 LARK, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Haley Robert Jay in Livermore, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N971D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD87A7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N971D was last updated on August 14, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N971D. 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
DARCEY
Model
JK-1 LARK
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 1979
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HALEY ROBERT JAY
Address
475 RINCON AVE
City
LIVERMORE
State / Zip Code
California94551-6522
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53303647
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD87A7

Additional Details

Registration
N971D
Serial Number
RD-1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00294080

Data Source

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

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