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N228GM V

Gordon A Comfort VANS RV-8 · 2013 · Santa Cruz, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N228GM is a 2013 Gordon A Comfort VANS RV-8 (serial 80010), registered to Joby Aero Inc (corporation) in Santa Cruz, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2026. It carries a Lycoming IO-390 SER engine rated at 210 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1FF5B. Joby Aero Inc holds 16 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Joby Aero Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA
Serial number
80010
Year built
2013 · 13 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1FF5B · 50377533 octal
Certificate issued
May 17, 2021
Airworthiness date
Apr 15, 2026
Last FAA activity
May 12, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-390 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
210 hp
Power per seat
105 hp
FAA engine code
41678

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05631ZZ

Gordon A Comfort VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41678

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-390 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 210 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N228GM
Serial Number: 80010
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 05631ZZ
Engine Code: 41678
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50377533
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1FF5B
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Registrant

Joby Aero Inc
Corporation
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340 Woodpecker Rdg
Santa Cruz, CA, 950609797
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 17, 2021
Airworthiness Apr 15, 2026
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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