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N88XL V

Hilker David RV-8 · 2006

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619QU

Hilker David RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17051

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 380 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N88XL
Serial Number: 81828
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05619QU
Engine Code: 17051
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): 53016624
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC1D94
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Registrant

Hilker David
Po Box 877
Cimarron, KS, 678350877
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 27, 2005
Airworthiness Jul 8, 2006
Expiration Apr 30, 2027
Last Activity Dec 20, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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