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N989DS V

Sims Douglas R VANS RV8 · 2006

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056215Z

Sims Douglas R VANS RV8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59602

Manufacturer: Mattituck
Model: TMX 360
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N989DS
Serial Number: 81832
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 056215Z
Engine Code: 59602
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): 53346357
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADCCEF
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Registrant

Landstrom Derek C
2668 Roland Rd
Thomaston, GA, 302865141
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 12, 2011
Airworthiness Sep 23, 2006
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Sep 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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