N522SH - 2016 Sobol Anthony J Iii RV-8A Aircraft Registration

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2016 SOBOL ANTHONY J III RV-8A

Aircraft Description

N522SH is a 2016 Sobol Anthony J III RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sobol Anthony J III in Sandia Park, NM. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 30, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on May 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N522SH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A691F4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N522SH was last tracked by AviatorDB near Moriarty Municipal Airport (K0E0) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N522SH was last updated on May 12, 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 Sobol Anthony J III 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 N522SH. 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
SOBOL ANTHONY J III
Model
RV-8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 30, 2016
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
SOBOL ANTHONY J III
Address
39 KIVA PL
City
SANDIA PARK
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87047-8515
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51510764
Mode S Code (Hex)
A691F4

Additional Details

Registration
N522SH
Serial Number
83308
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01180030

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 15:49:30)
Airport
Latitude
35.398407
Longitude
-106.14584

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC