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N898DB V

Brand Donald A VANS RV-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0560561

Brand Donald A VANS RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N898DB
Serial Number: 80448
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 0560561
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53061531
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC6359
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Registrant

Brand Donald A
9087 Madrone Way
Redding, CA, 960029332
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 17, 1998
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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