Flight Tracker
N63SM
1986 SMITH RAY H JR RV-4
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MOORE GEORGE L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SPRING HILL, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Apr 1, 2026
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SMITH RAY H JR
Model
RV-4
Year
1986
Serial Number
63
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A83CFF
Mode S Code (Octal)
52036377

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 15, 2000 Accident Substantial WILLOWS, CA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Disconnection of the elevator push rod due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the rear jam nut on the elevator pushrod.

NTSB LAX00LA155
Oct 4, 1986 Accident Substantial LINCOLN, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB LAX87DVG01