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N231D V

Pappas Lou RV-8 · 2009 · Fairfield, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N231D is a 2009 Pappas Lou RV-8 (serial 81561), registered to Folk Wolfgang (co-owner) in Fairfield, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2009 (17 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-B1C engine rated at 177 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A20C82. Folk Wolfgang holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Folk Wolfgang
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Fairfield, CA
Serial number
81561
Year built
2009 · 17 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A20C82 · 50406202 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 8, 2023
Airworthiness date
Feb 18, 2009
Last FAA activity
Mar 8, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-B1C
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
177 hp
Power per seat
89 hp
FAA engine code
41880

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05627S5

Pappas Lou RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41880

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-B1C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 177 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N231D
Serial Number: 81561
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 05627S5
Engine Code: 41880
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
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): 50406202
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A20C82
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Registrant

Folk Wolfgang
Co-Owner
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5241 Tapestry Ct
Fairfield, CA, 945344046
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
FOLK RENEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 8, 2023
Airworthiness Feb 18, 2009
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Mar 8, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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