N440DT - 2012 David L Stone II RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2012 David L Stone II RV-8

Aircraft Description

N440DT is a 2012 David L Stone II RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dotson Matthew T in Sturgeon, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N440DT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54AFA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N440DT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.2125, -92.3227 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N440DT was last updated on March 28, 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 David L Stone II 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 N440DT. 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
2012
Manufacturer
David L Stone II
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 2012
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DOTSON MATTHEW T
Address
PO BOX 292
City
STURGEON
State / Zip Code
Missouri65284-0292
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A3B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51245372
Mode S Code (Hex)
A54AFA

Additional Details

Registration
N440DT
Serial Number
82414
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01107458

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 00:36:51)
Airport
Latitude
39.212533
Longitude
-92.322693

Data Source

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

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