N503EF - 2016 Vector Aviation LLC RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2016 VECTOR AVIATION LLC RV-8

Aircraft Description

N503EF is a 2016 Vector Aviation LLC RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vector Aviation LLC in Punta Gorda, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2016. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Eci IOX-360 engine producing 188 horsepower, N503EF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6457F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N503EF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.2474, -82.0535 on May 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N503EF was last updated on July 22, 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 Vector Aviation LLC 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 N503EF. 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
2016
Manufacturer
VECTOR AVIATION LLC
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 26, 2016
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
VECTOR AVIATION LLC
Address
2048 TREASURE LN
City
PUNTA GORDA
State / Zip Code
Florida33982-8406
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ECI
Engine Model
IOX-360
Horsepower
188 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51442577
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6457F

Additional Details

Registration
N503EF
Serial Number
83099
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01204629

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 12:51:41)
Airport
Latitude
27.247351
Longitude
-82.053504

Data Source

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

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