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N71XC V

Walters Melvin W RV-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0561513

Walters Melvin W RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N71XC
Serial Number: 81-503
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 0561513
Engine Code: 99999
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): 52275704
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A97BC4
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Registrant

Nace Kris A
4847 Azalea Glen Rd
Glendale, OR, 974429724
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 10, 2022
Airworthiness Oct 19, 2004
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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