N8JL - 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N8JL is a 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morris Jerry L in St Simons Is, GA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2006. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N8JL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADDFE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8JL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.3290, -81.3543 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8JL was last updated on June 16, 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 Merian Richard F 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 N8JL. 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.