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N59FB V

Bottoms Frank M VANS RV-8 · 2003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614N1

Bottoms Frank M 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: N59FB
Serial Number: 81047
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05614N1
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): 51715615
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A79B8D
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Registrant

Cox Steven D
3642 Overlook Trl
Evergreen, CO, 804397926
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 23, 2014
Airworthiness Jul 28, 2003
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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