N88PV - 2001 Imhof Paul S RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N88PV is a 2001 Imhof Paul S RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 400 Aviation LLC in Elkhart, IN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on May 30, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N88PV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1CD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88PV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6465, -86.0411 on May 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88PV was last updated on May 30, 2026. 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 Imhof Paul S 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 N88PV. 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.