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N8171Vans Aircraft RV-8

ExperimentalLycoming IO-360-A1BEdwards, CO

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N8171 is a Vans Aircraft RV-8. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B rated at 200 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Edwards, CO. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2013. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2024.

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2024

FAA record · Oct 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Thaven Aviation LLC. Registrant based in Edwards, CO.

2013

FAA record · Sep 2013 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft. Model RV-8. Serial 81320.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerVans Aircraft

ModelRV-8

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial81320

EngineLycoming IO-360-A1B

Horsepower200

Seats2

BasedEdwards, CO

RegistrantThaven Aviation LLC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Thaven Aviation LLC · Edwards, CO

Sep 2013

Airworthiness certificate issued

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