Aircraft Description
N594JW is a 2001 Walters James E RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Richland, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 2001. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N594JW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7AD20 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N594JW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.7267, -103.5015 on May 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N594JW was last updated on January 14, 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 Walters James E 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 N594JW. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC