Aircraft Description
N716DT is a Lawrence James H RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Troyer Douglas E in Granbury, TX. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A992B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N716DT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5397, -97.6148 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N716DT was last updated on December 10, 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 Lawrence James 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 N716DT. 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