N968KP - 2020 Pope Kenneth S RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2020 POPE KENNETH S RV-8

Aircraft Description

N968KP is a 2020 Pope Kenneth S RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pope Kenneth S in Garden Ridge, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 31, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on April 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-A1D engine producing 200 horsepower, N968KP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7ACD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N968KP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7102, -98.0436 on May 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N968KP was last updated on October 20, 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 Pope Kenneth S 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 N968KP. 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
2020
Manufacturer
POPE KENNETH S
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 31, 2020
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
POPE KENNETH S
Address
8816 TUSCAN HILLS DR
City
GARDEN RIDGE
State / Zip Code
Texas78266-2211
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360-A1D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53275315
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7ACD

Additional Details

Registration
N968KP
Serial Number
83068
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01313792

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 19:08:36)
Airport
Latitude
29.710243
Longitude
-98.043608

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC