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N30DS V

Sims David L RV8 · 2003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614P7

Sims David L RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N30DS
Serial Number: 81482
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05614P7
Engine Code: 41514
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): 50616525
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A31D55
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Registrant

Saver Matthew S
117 Aviation Way
Lebanon, TN, 370907018
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 14, 2011
Airworthiness Jan 14, 2003
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jun 27, 2024
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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