N981A - 2025 Peterson James C RV-14A Aircraft Registration

N981A is a 2025 Peterson James C RV-14A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Peterson James C in Park Rapids, MN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-390 SER engine producing 210 horsepower, N981A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAEDB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N981A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Cottonwood Airport (KP52) on April 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N981A was last updated on April 8, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-14 is a high-performance two-seat experimental aircraft that represents the pinnacle of homebuilt aviation design, combining aerobatic capability with cross-country touring performance. First flown in the mid-2000s, it is a low-wing monoplane powered by a 210-horsepower Lycoming IO-390 engine with side-by-side seating for two occupants. The aircraft spans approximately 27 feet with a length of 23 feet and delivers a cruise speed of 190 mph with exceptional short-field performance. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon manufactures the RV-14 as a kit for amateur builders. AviatorDB tracks 1 Peterson James C aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV14.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N981A. 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.