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N917SK V

Stefan Kothe RV-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05635KU

Stefan Kothe RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59471

Manufacturer: Titan
Model: IOX-370 SERIE
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 205 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N917SK
Serial Number: 83109
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 05635KU
Engine Code: 59471
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-8

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53131106
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ACB246

Registrant

Hatcher Aviation Llc
1915 Biscayne Dr
Little Rock, AR, 722273951
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 11, 2025
Airworthiness Nov 12, 2016
Expiration Sep 30, 2032
Last Activity Sep 11, 2025
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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