N311D - 2005 Pfeiffer Don A RV8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2005 PFEIFFER DON A RV8

Aircraft Description

N311D is a 2005 Pfeiffer Don A RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coombs Joshua B in White Salmon, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N311D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34AD3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N311D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.4228, -120.8091 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N311D was last updated on April 5, 2025. 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 Pfeiffer Don A 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 N311D. 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
2005
Manufacturer
PFEIFFER DON A
Model
RV8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 14, 2005
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COOMBS JOSHUA B
Address
269 NW LINCOLN ST
City
WHITE SALMON
State / Zip Code
Washington98672-8939
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50645323
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34AD3

Additional Details

Registration
N311D
Serial Number
81159
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00093919

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 00:56:44)
Airport
Latitude
48.227737
Longitude
-119.714144

Data Source

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

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