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N498CM V

Gay John K RV 8 · 2007

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05622M0

Gay John K RV 8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42250

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N498CM
Serial Number: 82208
Year Manufactured: 2007
ACFTREF Code: 05622M0
Engine Code: 42250
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): 51427016
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A62E0E

Registrant

Roberts Mark
5846 Milwaukee Rd
Tecumseh, MI, 492868645
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 30, 2026
Airworthiness Sep 26, 2008
Expiration Jan 31, 2033
Last Activity Jan 30, 2026
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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