N781RV - 2002 Morrison Mark W RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2002 MORRISON MARK W RV-8

Aircraft Description

N781RV is a 2002 Morrison Mark W RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Soderblom Edward J in Ferndale, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N781RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA95C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N781RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9482, -123.3457 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N781RV was last updated on April 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 Morrison Mark W 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 N781RV. 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
2002
Manufacturer
MORRISON MARK W
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 25, 2002
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SODERBLOM EDWARD J
Address
7337 MEADOWMIST LN
City
FERNDALE
State / Zip Code
Washington98248-9794
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52512710
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA95C8

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N781RV
Serial Number
80144
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00213897

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 22:49:30)
Airport
Latitude
46.948211
Longitude
-123.345689

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC