N820MG - 2001 Kardell Richard C RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2001 KARDELL RICHARD C RV-8

Aircraft Description

N820MG is a 2001 Kardell Richard C RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 2001. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N820MG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB31F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N820MG was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on April 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N820MG was last updated on October 3, 2025. 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 Kardell Richard C 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 N820MG. 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
2001
Manufacturer
KARDELL RICHARD C
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 23, 2001
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
18
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1251 SUNDOWN LN
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
California95127-4047
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52630765
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB31F5

Additional Details

Registration
N820MG
Serial Number
81136
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
October 3, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00703644

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 21:46:56)
Airport
Latitude
37.33493
Longitude
-121.821213

Data Source

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

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