N828RV - 2001 Newman Charles Walter RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N828RV is a 2001 Newman Charles Walter RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Newman Charles W in Petaluma, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 8, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N828RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB501E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N828RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2443, -122.5811 on May 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N828RV was last updated on June 16, 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 Newman Charles Walter 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 N828RV. 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.