N973AM - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

RV12

Aircraft Description

N973AM is a , a four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Vans Aircraft INC in Aurora, OR. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8ED6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N973AM was last updated on February 10, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. The is one of the aircraft types tracked by AviatorDB in the FAA registry database.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N973AM. 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
Model
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV12RV-12
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 10, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Address
14401 KEIL RD NE
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
Oregon97002-9467
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
Mode S Code (Oct)
53307326
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8ED6

Additional Details

Registration
N973AM
Serial Number
12220
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 10, 2026
Last Update Date
February 15, 2026
Unique ID
01541663

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 19:16:59)
Airport
Latitude
43.126419
Longitude
-115.653012

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC