N818RV - Lukachek Keith RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N818RV is a Lukachek Keith RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on August 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N818RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB289F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N818RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9753, -74.9868 on May 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N818RV was last updated on September 4, 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 Lukachek Keith 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 N818RV. 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.