N5678C - 1999 Cruson Kevin Dale RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

1999 CRUSON KEVIN DALE RV-8

Aircraft Description

N5678C is a 1999 Cruson Kevin Dale RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taylor Craig in Mckinney, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on August 9, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Aerosport O-360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N5678C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7445E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5678C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.8851, -95.9672 on May 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5678C 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 Cruson Kevin Dale 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 N5678C. 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
1999
Manufacturer
CRUSON KEVIN DALE
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 27, 2009
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 9, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
TAYLOR CRAIG
Address
10045 TAYLORCRAFT DR
City
MCKINNEY
State / Zip Code
Texas75071-6566
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AEROSPORT
Engine Model
O-360
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51642136
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7445E

Additional Details

Registration
N5678C
Serial Number
KC-1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00785962

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 20:00:57)
Airport
Latitude
36.885107
Longitude
-95.967188

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC