N44FK - 2020 Gregg A Fitts RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2020 GREGG A FITTS RV-8

Aircraft Description

N44FK is a 2020 Gregg A Fitts RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fitts Gregg A in Lantana, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on October 28, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Superior IO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N44FK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A548CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N44FK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2418, -97.8264 on April 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N44FK was last updated on September 9, 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 Gregg A Fitts 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 N44FK. 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
2020
Manufacturer
GREGG A FITTS
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2020
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 28, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
FITTS GREGG A
Address
1109 REESE WAY
City
LANTANA
State / Zip Code
Texas76226-5558
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SUPERIOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51244313
Mode S Code (Hex)
A548CB

Additional Details

Registration
N44FK
Serial Number
83186
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01306794

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:30:56)
Airport
Latitude
33.241837
Longitude
-97.826385

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC