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N5551 V

Horton Daniel RV-8 · 2010

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ICAO24: a71479
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Last known — 2 days ago N5551
Observed 2026-06-03 12:45:17 MST
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Altitude (baro)
9,300 ft
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Lat 33.93649, Lng -95.40763
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05629YS

Horton Daniel RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41602

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-390-A1A6
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 210 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5551
Serial Number: 82605
Year Manufactured: 2010
ACFTREF Code: 05629YS
Engine Code: 41602
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): 51612171
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A71479
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Registrant

Horton Daniel P
162 Dogwood Ridge Dr
Wetumpka, AL, 360931927
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 19, 2010
Airworthiness Oct 6, 2010
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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