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Sherry James RV-8 · 2007

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05622SA

Sherry James 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: N497JS
Serial Number: 81191
Year Manufactured: 2007
ACFTREF Code: 05622SA
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): 51425362
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A62AF2
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Registrant

Lindsey Steven W
3217 W Yarrow Cir
Superior, CO, 800276021
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 14, 2023
Airworthiness Oct 29, 2007
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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