Aircraft Description
N215HP is a 2018 Robert C Newman Jr RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Newman Robert C Jr in Emmaus, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Superior XP-400 engine producing 215 horsepower, N215HP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CCD2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N215HP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5675, -75.4833 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N215HP was last updated on April 21, 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 Robert C Newman Jr 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 N215HP. 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: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC