N183RV - 2018 Scott Hersha RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2018 SCOTT HERSHA RV-8

Aircraft Description

N183RV is a 2018 Scott Hersha RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benard Richard D in Lakeville, MA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N183RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14D5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N183RV was last tracked by AviatorDB near Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N183RV was last updated on September 9, 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 Scott Hersha 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 N183RV. 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.

Model Year
2018
Manufacturer
SCOTT HERSHA
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 26, 2018
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BENARD RICHARD D
Address
17 BELLS BROOK RD
City
LAKEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02347-2203
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50246534
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14D5C

Additional Details

Registration
N183RV
Serial Number
83095
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
01272111

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 22:01:51)
Airport
Latitude
41.696514
Longitude
-70.940254

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC