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Johan Kars RV-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0563165

Johan Kars RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N840RV
Serial Number: 82275
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 0563165
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
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): 52700544
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB8164
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Registrant

Von Grote Rod O
2746 Glory Ln
Trophy Club, TX, 762627213
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 12, 2024
Expiration Oct 31, 2031
Last Activity Oct 12, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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