Aircraft Description
N714BV is a 2009 Northrup Robert I RV8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jh Unlimited LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Superior IO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N714BV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98B16 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N714BV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.1769, -122.1571 on May 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N714BV was last updated on June 11, 2025. 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 Northrup Robert I 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 N714BV. 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: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC