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N553KM V

Rieder Kenneth J RV8 VANS AIRCRAFT · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617O5

Rieder Kenneth J RV8 VANS AIRCRAFT
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: N553KM
Serial Number: 81553
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05617O5
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-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51605575
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A70B7D
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Registrant

Rieder Kenneth J
10760 Chester Rd
Cincinnati, OH, 452464732
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 5, 2012
Airworthiness Jun 29, 2004
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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