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N468EM V

Eesley James M VANS RV-8A · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617FU

Eesley James M VANS RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N468EM
Serial Number: 81856
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05617FU
Engine Code: 99999
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-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51333703
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5B7C3

Registrant

Bardellini David
240 Gillette Rd
Watsonville, CA, 950760457
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
BARDELLINI BRENDAN D

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 22, 2024
Airworthiness May 24, 2004
Expiration May 31, 2031
Last Activity May 22, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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