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N216DB V

Beltrami Daniel F Jr VANS RV-8 · 2004 · Weiser, ID

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N216DB is a 2004 Beltrami Daniel F Jr VANS RV-8 (serial 81527), registered to Kruse Adam L (individual) in Weiser, ID. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2004 (22 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1D019. Kruse Adam L holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kruse Adam L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Weiser, ID
Serial number
81527
Year built
2004 · 22 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1D019 · 50350031 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 8, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jun 20, 2004
Last FAA activity
Dec 8, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2030
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 056152W

Beltrami Daniel F Jr 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: N216DB
Serial Number: 81527
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 056152W
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): 50350031
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1D019
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Registrant

Kruse Adam L
Individual
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1029 W 6Th St
Weiser, ID, 836721722
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 8, 2023
Airworthiness Jun 20, 2004
Expiration Dec 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 8, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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