N8078W - Nalbone Special A Aircraft Registration

N8078W is a Nalbone Special A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes Robert T in Byron, GA. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFF63 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8078W was last updated on August 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The NAL NALLA-2 Hansa holds the distinction as India's first indigenous all-composite aircraft, developed specifically for ab initio flight training and general aviation roles. First flown on November 23, 1993, it featured a low-wing monoplane configuration with a single Rotax 914-F3 turbocharged engine and two-seat capacity for instructor and student. With a wingspan designed for docile handling characteristics, the aircraft demonstrated India's emerging capabilities in advanced composite construction and computational fluid dynamics. The Hansa was developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in partnership with Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd. AviatorDB tracks 1 Nalbone Special aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is NAL2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8078W. 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.