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N853BL V

Hill James D RV-8 · 2004

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Last known — 1 week ago
Observed 2026-06-02 07:46:37 MST
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Ground speed
170 kt
Altitude (baro)
10,150 ft
Track
351.0°
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 37.81902, Lng -103.57723
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0560711

Hill James D RV-8
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: N853BL
Serial Number: 80384
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 0560711
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-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52731241
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB2A1
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Registrant

Gonzales Robert Jr
219 Lakeview Dr
Coleman, TX, 768348505
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness Sep 3, 2004
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Apr 17, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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