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N297KEElsammak Karim RV-8 · 2023

ExperimentalLycoming IO-360-M1BMakanda, IL

N297KE is a 2023 Elsammak Karim RV-8. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1B rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Makanda, IL. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2023. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2025.

  • 3 years old
  • No NTSB events on record

2025

FAA record · Aug 2025 · Registration
Registered to current owner
Registrant based in Makanda, IL.

2023

FAA record · Mar 2023 · Airworthiness
Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental
Manufacturer: Elsammak Karim. Model RV-8. Serial 83116.

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