N678VR is a 2008 Hendricks George David Jr RV8 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 82700, registered in Weatherford, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Apr 30, 2032; the renewal window opens on Oct 30, 2031. It is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4A rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Apr 12, 2008. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Jun 24, 2011.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Apr 30, 2032
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Weatherford, TX
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- North Texas FSDO (NTX FSDO) · (214) 277-8500
- Certificate issued
- Apr 2, 2025
- Last FAA action
- Apr 2, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- A8FB5B
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52175533
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- HENDRICKS GEORGE DAVID JR
- Model
- RV8
- Year manufactured
- 2008
- Serial number
- 82700
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING O-360-A4A (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Apr 12, 2008
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-8
Public airports near Weatherford
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker County Weatherford, TX | KWEA | 5 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Horseshoe Bend Weatherford, TX | F78 | 14 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Bourland Field Fort Worth, TX | 50F | 16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2011 | Angel Fire, NM | Amateur-built RV8 this airframe | Substantial | None | CEN11CA423 |
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.