N248DF - Farnsworth Scott C RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

FARNSWORTH SCOTT C RV-8

Aircraft Description

N248DF is a Farnsworth Scott C RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Mesa, AZ. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 2013. Powered by a Mattituck TMX IO-360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N248DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24E08 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N248DF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on May 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N248DF was last updated on April 24, 2026. 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 Farnsworth Scott C 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 N248DF. 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
Manufacturer
FARNSWORTH SCOTT C
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 5, 2013
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
10607 E ENSENADA ST
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85207-3242
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
MATTITUCK
Engine Model
TMX IO-360
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50447010
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24E08

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N248DF
Serial Number
81751
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2024
Unique ID
01120098

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 18:14:57)
Airport
Latitude
33.466553
Longitude
-111.718323

Data Source

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

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