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N297NW V

Wilson David L RV-8 · 2003 · Anderson, SC

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N297NW is a 2003 Wilson David L RV-8 (serial 81450), registered to Kight Daniel H (individual) in Anderson, SC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2003 (23 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A310BC. It is one of 2 Wilson David L RV-8 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Kight Daniel H
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Anderson, SC
Serial number
81450
Year built
2003 · 23 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A310BC · 50610274 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 15, 2014
Airworthiness date
Jun 5, 2003
Last FAA activity
Oct 20, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
7

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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

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611LX

Wilson David L 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: N297NW
Serial Number: 81450
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05611LX
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): 50610274
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A310BC
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Registrant

Kight Daniel H
Individual
324 Regency Cir
Anderson, SC, 296252537
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 15, 2014
Airworthiness Jun 5, 2003
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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