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Merle Dean Webster VANS RV-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05635KB

Merle Dean Webster VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N438W
Serial Number: 82931
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05635KB
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
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): 51241312
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A542CA
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Registrant

Webster Merle Dean
3211 Falcon Crest Dr
Martinsville, IN, 461517092
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 18, 2016
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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