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N148X V

Santschi Chris A VANS RV8 · 2005 · Bismarck, MO

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N148X is a 2005 Santschi Chris A VANS RV8 (serial 80881), registered to Shipman Jared K (co-owner) in Bismarck, MO. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 2005 (20 years ago). It carries a Superior O-360 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0C275. Shipman Jared K holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Shipman Jared K
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Bismarck, MO
Serial number
80881
Year built
2005 · 21 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0C275 · 50141165 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 2, 2015
Airworthiness date
Dec 7, 2005
Last FAA activity
Apr 21, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 29, 2028
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Superior O-360 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
59250

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056197Q

Santschi Chris A VANS RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59250

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: O-360 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N148X
Serial Number: 80881
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 056197Q
Engine Code: 59250
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50141165
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0C275
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Registrant

Shipman Jared K
Co-Owner
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3095 Rock Rd
Bismarck, MO, 636249683
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
SHIPMAN SUSANA S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 2, 2015
Airworthiness Dec 7, 2005
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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