N438W - Merle Dean Webster Vans RV-8 Aircraft Registration

MERLE DEAN WEBSTER VANS RV-8

Aircraft Description

N438W is a Merle Dean Webster VANS RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Webster Merle Dean in Martinsville, IN. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A542CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N438W was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Merle Dean Webster is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Merle Dean Webster aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VANS RV-8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N438W. 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
Manufacturer
MERLE DEAN WEBSTER
Model
VANS RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
WEBSTER MERLE DEAN
Address
3211 FALCON CREST DR
City
MARTINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Indiana46151-7092
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51241312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A542CA

Additional Details

Registration
N438W
Serial Number
82931
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01228107

Data Source

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

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