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N858T V

Thornton Jim RV-8A · 2002

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614TY

Thornton Jim RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41575

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N858T
Serial Number: 81285
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05614TY
Engine Code: 41575
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): 52743271
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABC6B9

Registrant

Vwf Enterprises Llc
361 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, TX, 750192663
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 9, 2023
Airworthiness Sep 28, 2002
Expiration Oct 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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