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Mason Jack VANS RV-8A · 2013

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05630LV

Mason Jack VANS RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41871

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-M1B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N953RV
Serial Number: 82729
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 05630LV
Engine Code: 41871
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-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53240527
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD4157
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Registrant

Abbott Jeffrey M
414 Ironwood Dr
Canonsburg, PA, 153179569
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 11, 2023
Airworthiness Apr 17, 2013
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Mar 11, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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