N661DM - 2005 Meylor Dean RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2005 Meylor Dean RV-8

Aircraft Description

N661DM is a 2005 Meylor Dean RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Radtke Johnathan in Elm Grove, LA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 11, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on December 18, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N661DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B847 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N661DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.2568, -99.8229 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N661DM was last updated on April 7, 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 Meylor Dean 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 N661DM. 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
2005
Manufacturer
Meylor Dean
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 11, 2005
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 18, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RADTKE JOHNATHAN
Address
1751 POOLE RD
City
ELM GROVE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71051-8264
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52134107
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B847

Additional Details

Registration
N661DM
Serial Number
82139
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00138839

Last Known Position

Date
June 21, 2026 (UTC 23:30:53)
Airport
Latitude
29.256775
Longitude
-99.822887

Data Source

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

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