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Ritter Douglas Dean VANS RV8A

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05618JO

Ritter Douglas Dean VANS RV8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8ZR
Serial Number: 80962
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05618JO
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52557572
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AADF7A
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Registrant

Ritter Douglas D
2201 Constellation Dr
Colorado Springs, CO, 809061111
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 13, 2005
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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