N282RC - 2024 Cardwell Ronald L RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2024 CARDWELL RONALD L RV-8

Aircraft Description

N282RC is a 2024 Cardwell Ronald L RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cardwell Ronald L in Littleton, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on September 19, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N282RC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D6E3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N282RC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9879, -104.7119 on May 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N282RC was last updated on September 19, 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 Cardwell Ronald L 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 N282RC. 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
2024
Manufacturer
CARDWELL RONALD L
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 2024
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 19, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CARDWELL RONALD L
Address
5896 S DELAWARE ST
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80120-2345
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-M1B
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50553343
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D6E3

Additional Details

Registration
N282RC
Serial Number
83463
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 19, 2023
Last Update Date
September 19, 2023
Unique ID
01421292

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 19:24:25)
Airport
Latitude
39.9879
Longitude
-104.711914

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC