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Bowen James Austin Jr RV-8

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ICAO24: a63e71
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05625KO

Bowen James Austin Jr RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N501JB
Serial Number: 81786
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 05625KO
Engine Code:
Status: V (V)
Certification:
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): 51437161
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A63E71

Registrant

Nelson Jill
18202 17Th St E
Lake Tapps, WA, 983919451
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
BOWEN JUSTIN

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 23, 2022
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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