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N77VT V

Dombroski VANS RV-8 · 2020 · Colchester, VT

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N77VT is a 2020 Dombroski VANS RV-8 (serial 83292), registered to Rutz Jack T (individual) in Colchester, VT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2020 (6 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 50% of registered Dombroski VANS RV-8s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA689B. It is one of 2 Dombroski VANS RV-8 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Rutz Jack T
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Colchester, VT
Serial number
83292
Year built
2020 · 6 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA689B · 52464233 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 22, 2024
Airworthiness date
Jun 11, 2020
Last FAA activity
Jun 12, 2024
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2031
FAA region
Western

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-M1B
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41871

1 of the 2 registered Dombroski VANS RV-8 carry this engine (50%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: aa689b
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05627AO

Dombroski VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41871

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-M1B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N77VT
Serial Number: 83292
Year Manufactured: 2020
ACFTREF Code: 05627AO
Engine Code: 41871
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52464233
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA689B

Registrant

Rutz Jack T
Individual
321 Crooked Creek Rd
Colchester, VT, 054467575
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 22, 2024
Airworthiness Jun 11, 2020
Expiration Jan 31, 2031
Last Activity Jun 12, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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