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N878DZ V

Randolph William D VANS RV8 · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617OX

Randolph William D VANS RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N878DZ
Serial Number: 81885
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05617OX
Engine Code: 41594
Status: V (V)
Certification: 427
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): 53012161
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC1471
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Registrant

Slayback Eric J
640 Devonshire Cir
Florence, KY, 410424701
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 1, 2021
Airworthiness Jan 21, 2005
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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