N188PD - 2005 Dye Paul F RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2005 Dye Paul F RV-8

Aircraft Description

N188PD is a 2005 Dye Paul F RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dye Paul Frederick in Dayton, NV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on September 14, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N188PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15FAD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N188PD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.0800, -119.4797 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N188PD was last updated on May 5, 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 Dye Paul F 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 N188PD. 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
2005
Manufacturer
Dye Paul F
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 2, 2005
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 14, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
DYE PAUL FREDERICK
Address
311 YEAGER CT
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
Nevada89403-9023
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50257655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15FAD

Additional Details

Registration
N188PD
Serial Number
82133
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00198809

Last Known Position

Date
August 6, 2026 (UTC 17:32:09)
Airport
Latitude
37.99468
Longitude
-122.061748

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC