N617MZ is a Ziermann Marlin R RV8 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 81064, registered in Blaine, MN. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Sep 30, 2027; the renewal window opens on Mar 30, 2027. It is powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Apr 17, 2004. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Jan 12, 2008.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Sep 30, 2027
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Blaine, MN
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Minneapolis FSDO (MSP FSDO) · (612) 253-4400
- Certificate issued
- Sep 23, 2020
- Last FAA action
- Mar 17, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A809EA
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52004752
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- ZIERMANN MARLIN R
- Model
- RV8
- Serial number
- 81064
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Apr 17, 2004
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-8
Public airports near Blaine
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka County/Blaine (Janes Fld) Minneapolis, MN | KANE | 2 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Surfside Lino Lakes, MN | 8Y4 | 4 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Crystal Minneapolis, MN | KMIC | 10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2008 | Garrison, MN | Amateur-built RV8 this airframe | Substantial | Serious | CHI08LA067 |
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.