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N852RV V

Knapp Louis RV8A · 2002

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611WJ

Knapp Louis RV8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41511

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER A&C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N852RV
Serial Number: 80852
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05611WJ
Engine Code: 41511
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-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52730121
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB051
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Registrant

Knapp Louis P
48052 Meadow Ln
Chesterfield, MI, 480512946
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 9, 2001
Airworthiness Oct 26, 2002
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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