N97AP - 2011 Anthony L Patti RV-8A Aircraft Registration

N97AP is a 2011 Anthony L Patti RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Truitt James B in Evansville, IN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A3A engine producing 180 horsepower, N97AP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD815A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97AP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2029, -87.1430 on June 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97AP was last updated on February 21, 2026. 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 Anthony L Patti 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 N97AP. 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.