N648TX - 2009 Stegemoeller Troy RV 8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2009 Stegemoeller Troy RV 8

Aircraft Description

N648TX is a 2009 Stegemoeller Troy RV 8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stegemoeller Troy L in Idalou, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on January 11, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-C1C engine producing 200 horsepower, N648TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A884B2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N648TX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.5532, -101.7296 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N648TX was last updated on July 28, 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 Stegemoeller Troy 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 N648TX. 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
2009
Manufacturer
Stegemoeller Troy
Model
RV 8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 10, 2009
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 11, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
STEGEMOELLER TROY L
Address
918 W 9TH
City
IDALOU
State / Zip Code
Texas79329
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-C1C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52102262
Mode S Code (Hex)
A884B2

Additional Details

Registration
N648TX
Serial Number
82487
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00455199

Last Known Position

Date
July 27, 2026 (UTC 13:49:24)
Airport
Latitude
33.699444
Longitude
-101.728077

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC