N312FM is a 2013 Argetsinger Dennis P VANS RV-8 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 82162, registered in Atwater, MN. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jan 31, 2030; the renewal window opens on Jul 31, 2029. It is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Nov 9, 2013.
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Registration expiresJan 31, 2030
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Atwater, MN
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Minneapolis FSDO (MSP FSDO) · (612) 253-4400
- Certificate issued
- Jan 4, 2017
- Last FAA action
- Sep 30, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A34EC8
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50647310
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- ARGETSINGER DENNIS P
- Model
- VANS RV-8
- Year manufactured
- 2013
- Serial number
- 82162
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING O-360-A4M (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Nov 9, 2013
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-8
Public airports near Atwater
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Municipal Litchfield, MN | KLJF | 13 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Paynesville Municipal Paynesville, MN | KPEX | 16 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Willmar Muni/John L Rice Field Willmar, MN | KBDH | 17 mi | Non-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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | Atwater, MN | Amateur-built RV8 other aircraft | Substantial | Minor | CEN24LA254 |
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.