N44071 - Fall Martin RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

Fall Martin RV-8

Aircraft Description

N44071 is a Fall Martin RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aldrich Brock L in Indianapolis, IN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on December 28, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N44071 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54E04 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N44071 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8398, -85.8887 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N44071 was last updated on February 5, 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 2 Fall Martin 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 N44071. 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
Fall Martin
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 3, 1999
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 28, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ALDRICH BROCK L
Address
10790 PORTSIDE CT
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46236-8889
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51247004
Mode S Code (Hex)
A54E04

Additional Details

Registration
N44071
Serial Number
80341
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 5, 2024
Last Update Date
February 5, 2024
Unique ID
00753726

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 16:38:28)
Airport
Latitude
39.843734
Longitude
-85.885986

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC