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N801FM V

Melder Frank S Jr RV-8 · 2002

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614JA

Melder Frank S Jr RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N801FM
Serial Number: 80100
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05614JA
Engine Code: 41594
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): 52563035
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAE61D
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Registrant

Kretschmer Keith H
323 North St
Sequim, WA, 983828667
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 23, 2007
Airworthiness Sep 21, 2002
Expiration Dec 31, 2027
Last Activity Apr 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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