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N78TX V

Mccurdy Stuart B RV-8 · 2001

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Last known — 4 weeks ago N78TX
Observed 2026-05-25 11:34:38 MST
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Ground speed
156 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,900 ft
Track
306.0°
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 38.68694, Lng -90.66969
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611TC

Mccurdy Stuart B RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41593

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-A1B6D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78TX
Serial Number: 80796
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 05611TC
Engine Code: 41593
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): 52507754
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8FEC
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Registrant

Dragger Aviation Llc
1754 Big Horn Basin Dr
Wildwood, MO, 630114820
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 13, 2018
Airworthiness Oct 13, 2001
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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