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N857RV V

Doughty Robert J RV-8A

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056171T

Doughty Robert J RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N857RV
Serial Number: 80857
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 056171T
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
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): 52741344
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABC2E4
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Registrant

Sullivan Shannon
5315 Se Boise St
Portland, OR, 972063938
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 29, 2019
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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