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N8281V V

Mark Merrell VANS RV-8 · 2018

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056367B

Mark Merrell VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59251

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: IO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8281V
Serial Number: 83083
Year Manufactured: 2018
ACFTREF Code: 056367B
Engine Code: 59251
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52650442
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB5122
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Registrant

Merrell Mark
6062 Sw 75Th Ter # 302
Gainesville, FL, 32608
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 10, 2021
Airworthiness May 5, 2018
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 27, 2026
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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