N59LH - 2003 Peck Melvin H RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2003 PECK MELVIN H RV-8

Aircraft Description

N59LH is a 2003 Peck Melvin H RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spillman Robert L DBA in Port Orange, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 2003. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N59LH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79C10 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N59LH was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6) on April 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N59LH was last updated on October 4, 2007. 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 3 Peck Melvin H 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 N59LH. 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
2003
Manufacturer
PECK MELVIN H
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 23, 2003
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SPILLMAN ROBERT L DBA
Address
1798 ROSCOE TURNER TRL
City
PORT ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Florida32128-6801
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51716020
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79C10

Additional Details

Registration
N59LH
Serial Number
81202
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
October 4, 2007
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00375970

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 12:52:37)
Airport
Latitude
29.07819
Longitude
-81.04708

Data Source

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

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