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N557KV V

Kevin Lavard Sanders RV-8 · 2020

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05638V9

Kevin Lavard Sanders RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42250

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N557KV
Serial Number: 83148
Year Manufactured: 2020
ACFTREF Code: 05638V9
Engine Code: 42250
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): 51615141
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A71A61
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Registrant

Sanders Kevin L
2210 Meadow Brook Dr
Round Rock, TX, 786642334
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 7, 2019
Airworthiness Oct 14, 2020
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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