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N765BF V

Vans Aircraft Inc RV8 · 2006 · Joliet, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N765BF is a 2006 Vans Aircraft Inc RV8 (serial 80212), registered to 4 For Fun Inc (corporation) in Joliet, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2026. It carries a Lycoming IO-360-C1C engine rated at 200 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA543A.

Registered owner
4 For Fun Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Joliet, IL
Serial number
80212
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA543A · 52452072 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 22, 2025
Airworthiness date
Jun 30, 2026
Last FAA activity
Sep 22, 2025
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2032
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-C1C
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
200 hp
Power per seat
100 hp
FAA engine code
41832

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619XY

Vans Aircraft Inc RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41832

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-C1C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N765BF
Serial Number: 80212
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05619XY
Engine Code: 41832
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): 52452072
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA543A
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Registrant

4 For Fun Inc
Corporation
21705 S County Line Rd
Joliet, IL, 604047657
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 22, 2025
Airworthiness Jun 30, 2026
Expiration Sep 30, 2032
Last Activity Sep 22, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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