N999BZ - Tobin James M RV-8 Aircraft Registration

N999BZ is a Tobin James M RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wickware Charles S in Fresno, CA. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N999BZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADF443 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N999BZ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) on May 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N999BZ was last updated on November 8, 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 Tobin James M 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 N999BZ. 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.