N420RV - 2021 James C Hamilton RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N420RV is a 2021 James C Hamilton RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hamilton James C in Leesburg, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 27, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N420RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FD2A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N420RV was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N420RV was last updated on July 6, 2024. 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 James C Hamilton 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 N420RV. 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.