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N540KY V

Lewis Norman RV-8 · 2001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05610XZ

Lewis Norman RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41530

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N540KY
Serial Number: 80560
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 05610XZ
Engine Code: 41530
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): 51554344
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D8E4
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Registrant

Anikin Aviation Inc
1911 North Rd
Amsterdam, NY, 120108457
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 4, 2017
Airworthiness Jul 20, 2001
Expiration Jan 31, 2027
Last Activity Nov 20, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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