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N186FS V

Heckel Robert P RV8 · 2000 · Spring Branch, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N186FS is a 2000 Heckel Robert P RV8 (serial 80760), registered to Buck Michael A (individual) in Spring Branch, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2000 (26 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A15784. Buck Michael A holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Buck Michael A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Spring Branch, TX
Serial number
80760
Year built
2000 · 26 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A15784 · 50253604 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 1, 2016
Airworthiness date
Jul 11, 2000
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-360-A1D
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41504

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05607RL

Heckel Robert P RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41504

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-360-A1D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N186FS
Serial Number: 80760
Year Manufactured: 2000
ACFTREF Code: 05607RL
Engine Code: 41504
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): 50253604
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A15784
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Registrant

Buck Michael A
Individual
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728 Flightline Dr
Spring Branch, TX, 78070
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 1, 2016
Airworthiness Jul 11, 2000
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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