N88XP - Rice Dana RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N88XP is a Rice Dana RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rice Dana J in Gig Harbor, WA. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1D97 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88XP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) on April 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88XP was last updated on May 22, 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 1 Rice Dana 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 N88XP. 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.