N18YT - 2013 Johs Robert W Vans RV8 Aircraft Registration

N18YT is a 2013 Johs Robert W VANS RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beavers Michael B in Bulverde, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 30, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on August 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-D2B engine producing 160 horsepower, N18YT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1408B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N18YT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH) on May 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N18YT was last updated on August 6, 2024. 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 4 Johs Robert W 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 N18YT. 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.