N802XD - 2006 Root Daniel RV8A Aircraft Registration

N802XD is a 2006 Root Daniel RV8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rore James in Stockton, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Mattituck TMX 360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N802XD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAEB5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N802XD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) on June 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N802XD was last updated on August 11, 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 Root Daniel 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 N802XD. 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.