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N488BF V

Ferwerda Bryan VANS RV-8 · 2004

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ICAO24: a60670
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056167O

Ferwerda Bryan VANS 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: N488BF
Serial Number: 81397
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 056167O
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): 51403160
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A60670
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Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 10, 2019
Airworthiness Jul 12, 2004
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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