Aircraft Description
N17EG is a 2000 Griffith Emmett M RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ziemann Michael D in Wildwood, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 19, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on April 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N17EG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1173F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N17EG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.6677, -90.6468 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N17EG was last updated on September 16, 2025. 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 2 Griffith Emmett M 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 N17EG. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC