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N51BL V

Bloomfield Roger D RV-8 · 2015 · Nathrop, CO

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N51BL is a 2015 Bloomfield Roger D RV-8 (serial 82135), registered to Bloomfield Roger D (individual) in Nathrop, CO. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2015 (11 years ago). It carries a Superior XP-IO360B1AC2 engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A65F3A. Bloomfield Roger D holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bloomfield Roger D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Nathrop, CO
Serial number
82135
Year built
2015 · 11 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A65F3A · 51457472 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 12, 2009
Airworthiness date
Apr 29, 2015
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Superior XP-IO360B1AC2
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
59260

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05628L1

Bloomfield Roger D RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59260

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: XP-IO360B1AC2
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N51BL
Serial Number: 82135
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05628L1
Engine Code: 59260
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): 51457472
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A65F3A
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Registrant

Bloomfield Roger D
Individual
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12702 County Road 261A
Nathrop, CO, 812367763
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 12, 2009
Airworthiness Apr 29, 2015
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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