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N861J V

Funk Steven C RV8 · 2001 · Port Orange, FL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N861J is a 2001 Funk Steven C RV8 (serial 80169), registered to Edwards Jeffrey L (individual) in Port Orange, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2002 (24 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine rated at 300 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABD356. Edwards Jeffrey L holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Edwards Jeffrey L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Port Orange, FL
Serial number
80169
Year built
2001 · 25 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABD356 · 52751526 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 13, 2020
Airworthiness date
Apr 2, 2002
Last FAA activity
Mar 24, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
150 hp
FAA engine code
17025

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: abd356
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Last known — 1 week ago N861J
Observed 2026-09-26 10:50:32 MST
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Ground speed
184 kt
Altitude (baro)
9,625 ft
Track
165.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 33.26926, Lng -81.54204
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611MA

Funk Steven C RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17025

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N861J
Serial Number: 80169
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 05611MA
Engine Code: 17025
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): 52751526
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABD356
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Registrant

Edwards Jeffrey L
Individual
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38 Taxiway Lindy Loop
Port Orange, FL, 321286718
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 13, 2020
Airworthiness Apr 2, 2002
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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