N840RV - Johan Kars RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N840RV is a Johan Kars RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Von Grote Rod O in Trophy Club, TX. The registration certificate was issued on October 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8164 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N840RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0423, -97.2334 on May 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N840RV was last updated on October 12, 2024. 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 Johan Kars 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 N840RV. 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.