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N84DJ V

Swope Richard T RV-8 · 2002

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614OC

Swope Richard T 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: N84DJ
Serial Number: 80136
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05614OC
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): 52676724
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB7DD4

Registrant

Ruhnau Darren S
3256 Big Spruce Way
Park City, UT, 840985359
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 3, 2018
Airworthiness Jan 24, 2003
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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