N653DF is a Rick Huebner RV10 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 40909, registered in Kalispell, MT. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Feb 28, 2030; the renewal window opens on Aug 28, 2029. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 rated at 250 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Jan 25, 2013.
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Registration expiresFeb 28, 2030
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Feb 28, 2030
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- RV 10 LLC
- Location
- Kalispell, MT
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Helena FSDO (HLN FSDO) · (406) 441-5240
- Certificate issued
- Feb 14, 2020
- Last FAA action
- Oct 7, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A89830
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52114060
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- RICK HUEBNER
- Model
- RV10
- Serial number
- 40909
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING IO-540-C4B5 (250 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jan 25, 2013
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-10
Public airports near Kalispell
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell City Kalispell, MT | S27 | 3 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Glacier Park International Kalispell, MT | KGPI | 7 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Whitefish Whitefish, MT | 58S | 13 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2008 | Jerseyville, IL | Amateur-built RV6-A other aircraft | Substantial | None | CHI08CA184 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.