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N253DMVans Aircraft RV-7 · 2025

ExperimentalLycoming YIO-360 EXP

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N253DM is a 2025 Vans Aircraft RV-7. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming YIO-360 EXP rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2025. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2024.

1 year old
1 of 749 Vans Aircraft RV-7
No NTSB events on record

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2025

FAA record · Aug 2025 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft. Model RV-7. Serial 72802.

2024

FAA record · May 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

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Aircraft

ManufacturerVans Aircraft

ModelRV-7

Year2025

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial72802

EngineLycoming YIO-360 EXP

Horsepower180

Seats2

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner

Aug 2025

Airworthiness certificate issued

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