N266LW - 2023 Mcgarrie Roderick J RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2023 MCGARRIE RODERICK J RV-8

Aircraft Description

N266LW is a 2023 Mcgarrie Roderick J RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcgarrie Roderick J in Hoschton, GA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on October 15, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Superior IO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N266LW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29656 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N266LW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9707, -83.6588 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N266LW was last updated on June 16, 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 Mcgarrie Roderick J 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 N266LW. 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
2023
Manufacturer
MCGARRIE RODERICK J
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 28, 2023
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 15, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MCGARRIE RODERICK J
Address
1150 SHELLNUT TRL
City
HOSCHTON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30548-6252
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SUPERIOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50513126
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29656

Additional Details

Registration
N266LW
Serial Number
83397
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01351855

Last Known Position

Date
June 29, 2026 (UTC 15:46:03)
Airport
Latitude
32.31391
Longitude
-90.407559

Data Source

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

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