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N6978C V

Kimbrough Geoffery D RV-8 · 2008

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056257D

Kimbrough Geoffery D RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59602

Manufacturer: Mattituck
Model: TMX 360
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6978C
Serial Number: 81554
Year Manufactured: 2008
ACFTREF Code: 056257D
Engine Code: 59602
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): 52244052
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9482A
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Registrant

Peschke Michael S
4507 Windmill Landing Ln
Fulshear, TX, 774412751
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 22, 2021
Airworthiness Mar 21, 2008
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity Dec 24, 2025
Data as of Jul 1, 2026

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