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N488RV V

Raymond Bruce E VANS RV-8 · 2005

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619W1

Raymond Bruce E 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: N488RV
Serial Number: 81705
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 05619W1
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): 51403734
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A607DC
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Registrant

Raymond Bruce E
738 Sonne Dr
Annapolis, MD, 214017101
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 8, 2005
Airworthiness Aug 17, 2005
Expiration Dec 31, 2027
Last Activity Apr 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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