N531PK - 2008 Prokop Thomas W RV-8A Aircraft Registration

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2008 Prokop Thomas W RV-8A

Aircraft Description

N531PK is a 2008 Prokop Thomas W RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jcd LLC in Lewes, DE. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 28, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Aerosport O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N531PK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B573 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N531PK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8192, -118.5890 on April 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N531PK was last updated on May 27, 2026. 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 2 Prokop Thomas W 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 N531PK. 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
2008
Manufacturer
Prokop Thomas W
Model
RV-8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 28, 2008
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
JCD LLC
Address
16192 COASTAL HWY
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
Delaware19958-3608
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AEROSPORT
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51532563
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B573

Additional Details

Registration
N531PK
Serial Number
82205
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 27, 2026
Last Update Date
August 8, 2024
Unique ID
01008737

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 16:59:10)
Airport
Latitude
34.819244
Longitude
-118.589004

Data Source

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

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