N861J - 2001 Funk Steven C RV8 Aircraft Registration

N861J is a 2001 Funk Steven C RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Edwards Jeffrey L in Port Orange, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on October 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N861J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD356 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N861J was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6) on June 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N861J was last updated on March 24, 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 Funk Steven C 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 N861J. 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.