N853BL - 2004 Hill James D RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N853BL is a 2004 Hill James D RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gonzales Robert Jr in Coleman, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on December 18, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N853BL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB2A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N853BL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Centennial Airport (KAPA) on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N853BL was last updated on April 17, 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 2 Hill James D 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 N853BL. 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.