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N520BS V

Snodgrass Bradford C RV8A · 2004 · Phoenix, AZ

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N520BS is a 2004 Snodgrass Bradford C RV8A (serial 81255), registered to Hanshew James M (individual) in Phoenix, AZ. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2004 (22 years ago). It carries a Lycoming I0360 SER engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A68918. Hanshew James M holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Hanshew James M
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Phoenix, AZ
Serial number
81255
Year built
2004 · 22 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A68918 · 51504430 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 28, 2022
Airworthiness date
Jul 8, 2004
Last FAA activity
Jan 14, 2026
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2029
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming I0360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41515

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05615H9

Snodgrass Bradford C RV8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N520BS
Serial Number: 81255
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05615H9
Engine Code: 41515
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-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51504430
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A68918
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Registrant

Hanshew James M
Individual
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21629 N 9Th Ave Ste F
Phoenix, AZ, 850272800
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 28, 2022
Airworthiness Jul 8, 2004
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Jan 14, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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