N8RK - 1974 Kuyoth Thorp T-18 Aircraft Registration

1974 KUYOTH THORP T-18

Aircraft Description

N8RK is a 1974 Kuyoth THORP T-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Armitage Alan J in Midland, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 1998. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8RK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADEAC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8RK was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Kuyoth is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Kuyoth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the THORP T-18 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8RK. 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
1974
Manufacturer
KUYOTH
Model
THORP T-18
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
95 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 1979
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
ARMITAGE ALAN J
Address
4606 E PARISH RD
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Michigan48642-9783
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52557254
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADEAC

Additional Details

Registration
N8RK
Serial Number
716
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00380742

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC