N88CK - 2006 Severens Peter B RV-8A Aircraft Registration

RV8

2006 SEVERENS PETER B RV-8A

Aircraft Description

N88CK is a 2006 Severens Peter B RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ripps Robert S in Georgetown, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 20, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N88CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1BB8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88CK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88CK was last updated on February 22, 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 Severens Peter B 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 N88CK. 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
2006
Manufacturer
SEVERENS PETER B
Model
RV-8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 20, 2020
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RIPPS ROBERT S
Address
811 COUNTRY CLUB RD
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Texas78628-3509
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
53015670
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1BB8

Additional Details

Registration
N88CK
Serial Number
82301
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
February 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00250269

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 14:27:37)
Airport
Latitude
30.68379
Longitude
-97.676202

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC