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N748AK V

Andres U Katz VANS RV-8 · 2017 · Dallas, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N748AK is a 2017 Andres U Katz VANS RV-8 (serial 81853), registered to Katz Andres U (individual) in Dallas, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2017 (9 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA104C. Katz Andres U holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Katz Andres U
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Dallas, TX
Serial number
81853
Year built
2017 · 9 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA104C · 52410114 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 3, 2017
Airworthiness date
May 19, 2017
Last FAA activity
Jun 8, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A4M
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
42276

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056355T

Andres U Katz VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42276

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A4M
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N748AK
Serial Number: 81853
Year Manufactured: 2017
ACFTREF Code: 056355T
Engine Code: 42276
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): 52410114
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA104C

Registrant

Katz Andres U
Individual
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8 Queensview Ct
Dallas, TX, 752251827
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 3, 2017
Airworthiness May 19, 2017
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Jun 8, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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