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N958RV V

Engstad Kai RV-8A · 2015 · Gig Harbor, WA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N958RV is a 2015 Engstad Kai RV-8A (serial 83139), registered to Engstad Kai (individual) in Gig Harbor, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 2015 (11 years ago). It carries a Aerosport IO-375 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD53EA. Engstad Kai holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Engstad Kai
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Gig Harbor, WA
Serial number
83139
Year built
2015 · 11 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD53EA · 53251752 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 24, 2015
Airworthiness date
Sep 17, 2015
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Aerosport IO-375 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
01305

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634EY

Engstad Kai RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 01305

Manufacturer: Aerosport
Model: IO-375 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N958RV
Serial Number: 83139
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05634EY
Engine Code: 01305
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-8A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53251752
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD53EA
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Registrant

Engstad Kai
Individual
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3215 Cabrini Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA, 983357663
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 24, 2015
Airworthiness Sep 17, 2015
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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