N224AD - Wiley David E RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N224AD is a Wiley David E RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wiley David E in Early, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on May 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N224AD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1EFE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N224AD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.2209, -101.1702 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N224AD was last updated on January 22, 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 Wiley David E 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 N224AD. 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.