N88MJ - Robbins Michael J RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

ROBBINS MICHAEL J RV-8

Aircraft Description

N88MJ is a Robbins Michael J RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eagle Backcountry LLC in Helena, MT. The registration certificate was issued on January 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1C98 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88MJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5968, -97.5881 on May 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88MJ was last updated on January 13, 2024. 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 2 Robbins Michael 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 N88MJ. 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
Manufacturer
ROBBINS MICHAEL J
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
EAGLE BACKCOUNTRY LLC
Address
415 N BENTON AVE # 3651
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-5041
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53016230
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1C98

Additional Details

Registration
N88MJ
Serial Number
80591
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 13, 2024
Last Update Date
January 13, 2024
Unique ID
00253914

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 20:06:29)
Airport
Latitude
32.596848
Longitude
-97.588147

Data Source

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

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