N856DB - 2007 Shoop Donald A RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N856DB is a 2007 Shoop Donald A RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robinson Scott J in Menifee, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N856DB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABBDEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N856DB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hollister Municipal Airport (KCVH) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N856DB was last updated on July 24, 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 Shoop Donald A 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 N856DB. 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.