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N491SG V

Gott Shelby L RV-8 · 2008

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ICAO24: a61566
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05622U4

Gott Shelby L 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: N491SG
Serial Number: 80491
Year Manufactured: 2008
ACFTREF Code: 05622U4
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): 51412546
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61566
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Registrant

Gott Shelby L
1645 W Valencia Rd
Ste 109 Pmb 238
Tucson, AZ, 857466099
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 12, 2007
Airworthiness Mar 11, 2008
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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