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N983LK V

Kitson Lee E RV-8 · 2021

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05640C6

Kitson Lee E RV-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59251

Manufacturer: Superior
Model: IO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N983LK
Serial Number: 83430
Year Manufactured: 2021
ACFTREF Code: 05640C6
Engine Code: 59251
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): 53333515
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADB74D
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Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 25, 2021
Airworthiness Nov 12, 2021
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity Jan 13, 2025
Data as of Jul 2, 2026

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