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N424BW V

Watkins Billy J RV-8 · 2005 · Asheboro, NC

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N424BW is a 2005 Watkins Billy J RV-8 (serial 80855), registered to Skye Equipment LLC (LLC) in Asheboro, NC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2005 (21 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-320 SERIES engine rated at 150 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A50AA9. Skye Equipment LLC holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Skye Equipment LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Asheboro, NC
Serial number
80855
Year built
2005 · 21 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A50AA9 · 51205251 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 6, 2026
Airworthiness date
Feb 11, 2005
Last FAA activity
Mar 6, 2026
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2033
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
150 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
42389

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617JU

Watkins Billy J RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42389

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N424BW
Serial Number: 80855
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 05617JU
Engine Code: 42389
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): 51205251
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A50AA9
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Registrant

Skye Equipment LLC
LLC
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5175 State Hwy 49
Asheboro, NC, 27205
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 6, 2026
Airworthiness Feb 11, 2005
Expiration Mar 31, 2033
Last Activity Mar 6, 2026
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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