N717SR - 2002 Reiber Steve H RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N717SR is a 2002 Reiber Steve H RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stevens Christopher J in Galena, OH. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N717SR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A997AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N717SR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9654, -82.5442 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N717SR 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 Reiber Steve 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 N717SR. 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.