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Benson Richard A VANS RV-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05612J0

Benson Richard A VANS 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: N847RV
Serial Number: 81162
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05612J0
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): 52715545
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB9B65
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Registrant

Higher Powered Racing Llc
330 Las Colinas Blvd E Apt 272
Irving, TX, 750395549
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 21, 2023
Airworthiness May 20, 2003
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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