N248DF is a Farnsworth Scott C RV-8 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 81751, registered in Mesa, AZ. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2033; the renewal window opens on Feb 28, 2033. It is powered by a Mattituck TMX IO-360 rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Jun 5, 2013. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Sep 17, 2017.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2033
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Mesa, AZ
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Scottsdale FSDO (SDL FSDO) · (480) 284-4450
- Certificate issued
- Aug 4, 2026
- Last FAA action
- Aug 4, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A24E08
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50447010
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- FARNSWORTH SCOTT C
- Model
- RV-8
- Serial number
- 81751
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- MATTITUCK TMX IO-360 (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jun 5, 2013
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-8
Public airports near Mesa
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Field Mesa, AZ | KFFZ | 4 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A1+ |
| Mesa Gateway Phoenix, AZ | KIWA | 7 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Chandler Municipal Chandler, AZ | KCHD | 11 mi | Towered | 100LL, A+ |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2017 | Reno, NV | Amateur-built RV-8 this airframe | Substantial | None | WPR17LA209 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.