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N478KT V

Whaylen Donald G VANS RV-8 · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05618PL

Whaylen Donald G VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N478KT
Serial Number: 81807
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05618PL
Engine Code: 41515
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): 51357705
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5DFC5
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Registrant

Fuller Thomas V
200 Jackson St
Newnan, GA, 302631562
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 2, 2024
Airworthiness Feb 16, 2005
Expiration Oct 31, 2031
Last Activity Oct 2, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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