N84HX - 2009 Hooper Kenneth R RV-8 Aircraft Registration

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2009 Hooper Kenneth R RV-8

Aircraft Description

N84HX is a 2009 Hooper Kenneth R RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Driggers Group INC in Saint Petersburg, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on July 18, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine producing 180 horsepower, N84HX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7E45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N84HX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.9879, -82.3487 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N84HX was last updated on August 18, 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 2 Hooper Kenneth R 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 N84HX. 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
2009
Manufacturer
Hooper Kenneth R
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 8, 2009
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 18, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
DRIGGERS GROUP INC
Address
1 BEACH DR SE UNIT 1811
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Florida33701-3926
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52677105
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7E45

Additional Details

Registration
N84HX
Serial Number
81027
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00434064

Last Known Position

Date
August 10, 2026 (UTC 15:44:58)
Airport
Latitude
27.764232
Longitude
-82.628174

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC