N868RM - 2012 Moring Ron L RV 8A Aircraft Registration

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2012 Moring Ron L RV 8A

Aircraft Description

N868RM is a 2012 Moring Ron L RV 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moring Ronald L in Lena, IL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 2, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Aerosport O-360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N868RM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABEE12 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N868RM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5208, -89.6918 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N868RM was last updated on May 12, 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 Moring Ron L 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 N868RM. 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
Moring Ron L
Model
RV 8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 2, 2012
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MORING RONALD L
Address
8523 IL ROUTE 73 N
City
LENA
State / Zip Code
Illinois61048-8925
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AEROSPORT
Engine Model
O-360
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52767022
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABEE12

Additional Details

Registration
N868RM
Serial Number
81347
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01095575

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 15:20:23)
Airport
Latitude
42.764145
Longitude
-88.449804

Data Source

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

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