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N8185 V

William K Goeken RV-8 · 2011

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05630Y4

William K Goeken RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 01306

Manufacturer: Aerosport
Model: IO-360 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8185
Serial Number: 81211
Year Manufactured: 2011
ACFTREF Code: 05630Y4
Engine Code: 01306
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): 52625033
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB2A1B
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Registrant

Goeken William K Trustee
11890 Merlin Dr
Sanger, TX, 762667927
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
GOEKEN LAURIE A TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 5, 2020
Airworthiness Nov 3, 2011
Expiration Jun 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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