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N848MC V

Carstetter Melvin D VANS RV-8 · 2009

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056271G

Carstetter Melvin D VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 01300

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N848MC
Serial Number: 81864
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 056271G
Engine Code: 01300
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): 52717247
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB9EA7
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Registrant

Ford George W Iii
26 View Ridge Cir
Longview, WA, 986325554
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 30, 2013
Airworthiness Jul 9, 2009
Expiration Sep 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 2, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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