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N8YV V

Bixby John D VANS RV-8 · 2006

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ICAO24: aadf65
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Last known — 2 weeks ago N8YV
Observed 2026-05-27 18:49:23 MST
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Ground speed
155 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,750 ft
Track
62.0°
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Lat 29.92131, Lng -95.87483
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617UC

Bixby John D VANS 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: N8YV
Serial Number: 82030
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05617UC
Engine Code: 41504
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): 52557545
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AADF65
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Registrant

Bixby John D
6626 Coral Ridge Rd
Houston, TX, 770693211
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 21, 2004
Airworthiness Nov 11, 2006
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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