N558TX - 2005 Schad Tom RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N558TX is a 2005 Schad Tom RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schad Thomas J in Gainesville, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2005. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N558TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71EE2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N558TX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1362, -97.2970 on April 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N558TX was last updated on March 10, 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 Schad Tom 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 N558TX. 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.