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N542RT V

Michael S Verkaik VANS RV-8 · 2022

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ICAO24: a6e0e3
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Last known — 1 week ago N542RT
Observed 2026-05-27 18:49:23 MST
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Ground speed
138 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,550 ft
Track
157.0°
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Lat 37.77992, Lng -120.70650
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05640M3

Michael S Verkaik VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N542RT
Serial Number: 83342
Year Manufactured: 2022
ACFTREF Code: 05640M3
Engine Code: 41594
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): 51560343
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6E0E3
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Registrant

Verkaik Michael S
9525 Rodden Rd
Oakdale, CA, 953618779
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
VERKAIK COLLEEN D

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 1, 2022
Airworthiness Jun 15, 2022
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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