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N458KS V

Hefel Lyle VANS ACFT RV-8 · 1998

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05605PP

Hefel Lyle VANS ACFT RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41511

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER A&C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N458KS
Serial Number: 80038
Year Manufactured: 1998
ACFTREF Code: 05605PP
Engine Code: 41511
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51310306
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A590C6
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Registrant

Willard John
281 Birches Rd
Rockwood, ME, 04478
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 2, 2005
Airworthiness Aug 28, 1998
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Jul 18, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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