N8RV - 2009 Mcnamara Donald E RV-8 Aircraft Registration

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2009 McNamara Donald E RV-8

Aircraft Description

N8RV is a 2009 Mcnamara Donald E RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Roark Ken W in Cisco, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N8RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADEB6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8RV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.2407, -99.3897 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8RV was last updated on December 3, 2025. 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 Mcnamara Donald E 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 N8RV. 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
2009
Manufacturer
McNamara Donald E
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 23, 2009
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ROARK KEN W
Address
PO BOX 269
City
CISCO
State / Zip Code
Texas76437-0269
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52557266
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADEB6

Additional Details

Registration
N8RV
Serial Number
80113
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 3, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01019393

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 20:00:11)
Airport
Latitude
38.528458
Longitude
-121.487234

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC