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N158RV V

Vans Acft Inc RV-8 · 2001 · Aurora, OR

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N158RV is a 2001 Vans Acft Inc RV-8 (serial 81541), registered to Vans Aircraft Inc (corporation) in Aurora, OR. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2006 (20 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0E972. Vans Aircraft Inc holds 32 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Vans Aircraft Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Aurora, OR
Serial number
81541
Year built
2001 · 25 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0E972 · 50164562 octal
Certificate issued
May 3, 2001
Airworthiness date
Aug 15, 2006
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2027
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1A
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41594

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611N8

Vans Acft Inc RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N158RV
Serial Number: 81541
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 05611N8
Engine Code: 41594
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
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): 50164562
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0E972
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Registrant

Vans Aircraft Inc
Corporation
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14401 Ne Keil Rd
Aurora, OR, 97002
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 3, 2001
Airworthiness Aug 15, 2006
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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