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N988JB V

Bard John A VANS RV-8A · 2004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617Z7

Bard John A VANS RV-8A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N988JB
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05617Z7
Engine Code: 41594
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): 53344646
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC9A6
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Registrant

Bard John A
3225 Shelly Hill Rd
Mount Vernon, WA, 982746134
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 22, 2004
Airworthiness Aug 27, 2004
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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