Public Record · As of May 5, 2026
N470LM
Van's Aircraft RV-8 View Type →
Status
Registration Valid
Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Engine
AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG
Last Cert Issue
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01 / Registration
Filed with the Federal Aviation Administration
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Tail Number
N470LM
Serial Number
80070
Make
VAN'S AIRCRAFT
Model
RV-8
Year of Manufacture
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Mfr / Model Code
056259S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Type Engine
Reciprocating
Engines
1
Seats
2
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Horsepower
—
Weight Class
CLASS 1
Certification
Experimental (+1 flag) · code 42
Registrant
DALE RICHARD C · Individual
Address
179 SCENIC HILLS DR · LA VERNIA, TX 78121-5901
FAA Region
2 · County 493
Status
Registration Valid
Airworthiness Date
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Cert Issue Date
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Expiration Date
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Last FAA Action
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Mode S Hex (ICAO24)
A5C220
Mode S (Octal)
51341040
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-8
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02 / NTSB Records
Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board
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Feb 23, 2017
Marysville, California minor
Airport · AUN AUBURN MUNI
03 / Airworthiness Directives
Applicable to VAN'S AIRCRAFT RV-8
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No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Service Difficulty Reports
FAA SDR filings
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05 / Sources & Methodology
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