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N470MJ V

Long John D VANS RV-8 · 2011

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056295K

Long John D VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41871

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-M1B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N470MJ
Serial Number: 81562
Year Manufactured: 2011
ACFTREF Code: 056295K
Engine Code: 41871
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): 51341066
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5C236
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Registrant

Long John D
105 Hancock Xing
Lake Wylie, SC, 297106061
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 14, 2010
Airworthiness Oct 25, 2011
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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