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N812RS V

Sears Richard RV-8 · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05615V2

Sears Richard 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: N812RS
Serial Number: 80593
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05615V2
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): 52611122
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB1252
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Registrant

Sears Richard A
200 Kentmorr Rd
Stevensville, MD, 216663102
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 4, 2003
Airworthiness Oct 7, 2004
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Aug 29, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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