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N853BL

Built 2004 · registered US

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Van's RV-8
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Flight activity

(1 tracking legs recorded)

Live tracking paused — activity data through 24 Aug 2026. Windows below are measured to that date.

30 days to 24 Aug 2026
0
90 days to 24 Aug 2026
1
Last seen
11 Jun 2026
Tracked since
5 Jun 2026

Showing the 0 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
1,480Van's RV-8 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N853BLUSACTIVE
    GONZALES ROBERT JR
    2019 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

About N853BL
What type of aircraft is N853BL?

N853BL is a Van's RV-8, built in 2004.

Where is N853BL registered?

N853BL is currently registered in United States (US).

What is the MSN of N853BL?

The manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N853BL is 80384.

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for N853BL?

N853BL's ICAO24 hex code is ABB2A1.

Is N853BL still airworthy?

N853BL's current registry status is Active.