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N81081 V

Penny Barton W RV-8A · 2009

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056251E

Penny Barton W RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42261

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A2A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N81081
Serial Number: 81081
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 056251E
Engine Code: 42261
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): 52606346
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB0CE6
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Registrant

Lytle Brent J
9977 Graham St
Cypress, CA, 906303814
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 31, 2020
Airworthiness Aug 21, 2009
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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