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N72VB V

Van Bladeren Ronald W RV-8A · 2003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05615VS

Van Bladeren Ronald W RV-8A
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: N72VB
Serial Number: 81548
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05615VS
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-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52321420
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9A310
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Registrant

Van Bladeren Ronald W
604 Ne 138Th Ave
Vancouver, WA, 986847345
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 24, 2026
Airworthiness Nov 25, 2003
Expiration Jan 31, 2033
Last Activity Jan 24, 2026
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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