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N18YT V

Johs Robert W VANS RV8 · 2013 · Bulverde, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N18YT is a 2013 Johs Robert W VANS RV8 (serial 81004), registered to Beavers Michael B (individual) in Bulverde, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2013 (12 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-320-D2B engine rated at 160 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1408B.

Registered owner
Beavers Michael B
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Bulverde, TX
Serial number
81004
Year built
2013 · 13 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1408B · 50240213 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 6, 2024
Airworthiness date
Nov 30, 2013
Last FAA activity
Aug 6, 2024
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2031
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-320-D2B
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
160 hp
Power per seat
80 hp
FAA engine code
42151

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056325S

Johs Robert W VANS RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42151

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-D2B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N18YT
Serial Number: 81004
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 056325S
Engine Code: 42151
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): 50240213
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1408B
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Registrant

Beavers Michael B
Individual
2623 Hiline Dr
Bulverde, TX, 781631862
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 6, 2024
Airworthiness Nov 30, 2013
Expiration Aug 31, 2031
Last Activity Aug 6, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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