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N838SJ V

Gustafson Gerald A VANS RV-8 · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05616WO

Gustafson Gerald A VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 43200

Manufacturer: Mazda
Model: 13B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 146 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N838SJ
Serial Number: 80108
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05616WO
Engine Code: 43200
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): 52673653
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB77AB
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Registrant

Proffitt Perry V
5938 Lambert Ln E
Keller, TX, 762628098
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 6, 2019
Airworthiness Jun 29, 2004
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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