N861MM - 2012 Giordano Matthew J RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2012 Giordano Matthew J RV-8

Aircraft Description

N861MM is a 2012 Giordano Matthew J RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Giordano Matthew J Jr in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2012. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N861MM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD3AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N861MM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8389, -75.7508 on April 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N861MM was last updated on April 28, 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 Giordano Matthew J 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 N861MM. 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
2012
Manufacturer
Giordano Matthew J
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 23, 2012
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
GIORDANO MATTHEW J JR
Address
417 NICHOLS AVE
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19803-5233
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52751655
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD3AD

Additional Details

Registration
N861MM
Serial Number
81834
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01091693

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 20:35:46)
Airport
Latitude
39.819168
Longitude
-75.784886

Data Source

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

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