N311LL - 2006 Duffy Russell A Vans RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2006 DUFFY RUSSELL A VANS RV-8

Aircraft Description

N311LL is a 2006 Duffy Russell A VANS RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simpson Anthony in Bozeman, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 11, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N311LL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34B8D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N311LL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orcas Island Airport (KORS) on May 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N311LL was last updated on February 14, 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 6 Duffy Russell 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 N311LL. 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
2006
Manufacturer
DUFFY RUSSELL A
Model
VANS RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 11, 2006
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SIMPSON ANTHONY
Address
916 SAXON WAY UNIT A
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
Montana59718
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50645615
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34B8D

Additional Details

Registration
N311LL
Serial Number
82470
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00264049

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 16:41:54)
Airport
Latitude
48.721527
Longitude
-122.910602

Data Source

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

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