N393LS - 2003 Bourne George L RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N393LS is a 2003 Bourne George L RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bourne George L in Universal City, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 19, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 22, 2001. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N393LS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A48EF9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N393LS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7435, -98.0882 on May 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N393LS was last updated on August 18, 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 Bourne George 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 N393LS. 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.