N171AB - 2003 Bikle Alan RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N171AB is a 2003 Bikle Alan RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcwilliams Russell S in Flower Mound, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N171AB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11CE6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N171AB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9564, -104.5759 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N171AB was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-8, one of the most successful homebuilt aircraft designs in aviation history, revolutionized kit aircraft manufacturing through advanced CNC production techniques and refined tandem-seat configuration. First flown in July 1995, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two in tandem arrangement and is stressed for aerobatic flight. Measuring over 20 feet in length with a 24-foot wingspan, the RV-8 reduces building time by 40 percent compared to its predecessor while maintaining exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of North Plains, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Bikle Alan aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV8.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N171AB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.