N986DM - 2014 Dean E Karafa RV-14A Aircraft Registration

N986DM is a 2014 Dean E Karafa RV-14A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Karafa Dean E in Northlake, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-390-A3B6 engine producing 210 horsepower, N986DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC1C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N986DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0404, -97.2320 on April 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N986DM was last updated on August 20, 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 Dean E Karafa 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 N986DM. 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.