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N678RG V

Gunther Robert A VANS RV-8 · 2013 · Beaumont, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N678RG is a 2013 Gunther Robert A VANS RV-8 (serial 80307), registered to Salter Phillip G (individual) in Beaumont, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2020 (6 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D engine rated at 200 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A8FAEE. Salter Phillip G holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Salter Phillip G
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Beaumont, TX
Serial number
80307
Year built
2013 · 13 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A8FAEE · 52175356 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 30, 2025
Airworthiness date
Apr 10, 2020
Last FAA activity
Jan 30, 2025
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2032
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
200 hp
Power per seat
100 hp
FAA engine code
41828

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619VA

Gunther Robert A VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41828

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-A3B6D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N678RG
Serial Number: 80307
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 05619VA
Engine Code: 41828
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): 52175356
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8FAEE
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Registrant

Salter Phillip G
Individual
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695 Goodhue Rd
Beaumont, TX, 777066223
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 30, 2025
Airworthiness Apr 10, 2020
Expiration Jan 31, 2032
Last Activity Jan 30, 2025
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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