N511SF - Sanford William M RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N511SF is a Sanford William M RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fowler Ronald W in Lopez Island, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 19, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on June 28, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N511SF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A666BC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N511SF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.5081, -122.6619 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N511SF was last updated on June 28, 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 1 Sanford William M 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 N511SF. 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.