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N288AWVans Aircraft RV-8 · 2004

ExperimentalLycoming O-360-A1A

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N288AW is a 2004 Vans Aircraft RV-8. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jan 2005. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2024.

22 years old
1 of 1,148 Vans Aircraft RV-8
No NTSB events on record

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2024

FAA record · Dec 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

2005

FAA record · Jan 2005 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft. Model RV-8. Serial 81684.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerVans Aircraft

ModelRV-8

Year2004

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial81684

EngineLycoming O-360-A1A

Horsepower180

Seats2

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner

Jan 2005

Airworthiness certificate issued

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