N8XJ - 1997 Aviat Aircraft INC A-1 Aircraft Registration

HUSK

1997 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1

Aircraft Description

N8XJ is a 1997 Aviat Aircraft INC A-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lefore Nikolas in Milton Freewater, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 9, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N8XJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADF41 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8XJ was last updated on July 30, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aviat A-1 Husky is a high-wing utility aircraft that modernized bush flying through advanced short takeoff and landing capabilities. First flown in 1986, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine that could seat two occupants. With a top speed of 145 mph and a stall speed of just 53 mph, it was manufactured by Christen Industries and later Aviat Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 971 Aviat Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HUSK.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8XJ. 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
1997
Manufacturer
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Model
A-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
HUSKA-1 Husky
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 9, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LEFORE NIKOLAS
Address
84760 HIGHWAY 339
City
MILTON FREEWATER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97862-7936
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52557501
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADF41

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N8XJ
Serial Number
1388
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00096861

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC