N553 - 2005 Johnson Lance J RV-8A Aircraft Registration

N553 is a 2005 Johnson Lance J RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Seth Eric in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 7, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N553 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70A8F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N553 was last tracked by AviatorDB near King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) on June 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N553 was last updated on March 25, 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 1 Johnson Lance J 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 N553. 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.