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N165JM V

Ballard Michael A VANS RV-8 · 2003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05615KW

Ballard Michael A VANS 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: N165JM
Serial Number: 81393
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05615KW
Engine Code: 41594
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): 50202425
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A10515
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Registrant

Franzon Paul D
Po Box 249
New Hill, NC, 275620249
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 18, 2010
Airworthiness May 28, 2003
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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