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Flaherty William E VANS ACFT RV-8 · 2002

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ICAO24: a59761
Last known — 3 days ago N46BF
Observed 2026-06-16 07:30:03 MST
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Ground speed
150 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,500 ft
Track
107.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 40.28851, Lng -80.21735
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05610A6

Flaherty William E VANS ACFT RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N46BF
Serial Number: 80727
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05610A6
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-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51313541
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A59761

Registrant

Flaherty William E
1718 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA, 156423930
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 14, 2000
Airworthiness Apr 8, 2002
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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