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N778RJ V

Muegge James VANS RV-8 · 2006 · Valley, NE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N778RJ is a 2006 Muegge James VANS RV-8 (serial 80618), registered to Am Flite Inc (corporation) in Valley, NE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2006 (19 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA883F. Am Flite Inc holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Am Flite Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Valley, NE
Serial number
80618
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA883F · 52504077 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 8, 2026
Airworthiness date
Nov 29, 2006
Last FAA activity
Jan 8, 2026
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2033
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
99999

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617JV

Muegge James VANS 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: N778RJ
Serial Number: 80618
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05617JV
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): 52504077
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA883F
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Registrant

Am Flite Inc
Corporation
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736 W Reichmuth Rd
Valley, NE, 680649201
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 8, 2026
Airworthiness Nov 29, 2006
Expiration Jan 31, 2033
Last Activity Jan 8, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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