N747SK - 2008 Karssli Said M RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2008 KARSSLI SAID M RV-8

Aircraft Description

N747SK is a 2008 Karssli Said M RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Karssli Said M in Santa Cruz, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engine producing 200 horsepower, N747SK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA0E25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N747SK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N747SK was last updated on September 9, 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 Karssli Said M 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 N747SK. 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
2008
Manufacturer
KARSSLI SAID M
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 10, 2008
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
KARSSLI SAID M
Address
120 TASSETT CT
City
SANTA CRUZ
State / Zip Code
California95060-9648
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52407045
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA0E25

Additional Details

Registration
N747SK
Serial Number
82444
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
01003327

Last Known Position

Date
June 21, 2026 (UTC 22:51:27)
Airport
Latitude
36.9104
Longitude
-121.72612

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC