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N88FC V

Carter Franklin M Iii RV-8 · 1998 · Bennington, VT

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N88FC is a 1998 Carter Franklin M Iii RV-8 (serial 80061), registered to Sandlapper Aviation Of De Inc (corporation) in Bennington, VT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1998 (28 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC1BFC. Sandlapper Aviation Of De Inc holds 7 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Sandlapper Aviation Of De Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Bennington, VT
Serial number
80061
Year built
1998 · 28 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC1BFC · 53015774 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 13, 2017
Airworthiness date
May 5, 1998
Last FAA activity
Jan 20, 2026
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
Western

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-360-A1D
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41504

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05605W9

Carter Franklin M Iii RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41504

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-360-A1D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N88FC
Serial Number: 80061
Year Manufactured: 1998
ACFTREF Code: 05605W9
Engine Code: 41504
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53015774
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC1BFC
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Registrant

Sandlapper Aviation Of De Inc
Corporation
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93 Pace Rd
Bennington, VT, 052018755
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 13, 2017
Airworthiness May 5, 1998
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 20, 2026
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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