# N159WP: William Philip Hale VANS RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [William Philip Hale VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-philip-hale-vans-rv-8) (registry code 056366T, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior XP-IO360B1AC2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xp-io360b1ac2) (registry code 59260)
- Serial number: 82463
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 21, 2019
- Certificate issued: June 3, 2026
- Expires: June 30, 2033
- Mode S code: A0EDA0
- Registered owner: [Liesch Robert H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIESCH%20ROBERT%20H)
- Location: [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.1007° N, 81.0718° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32128, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=159WP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159WP

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (William Philip Hale VANS RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior XP-IO360B1AC2)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N159WP.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N159WP.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other William Philip Hale VANS RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/william-philip-hale-vans-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Superior XP-IO360B1AC2 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-xp-io360b1ac2.md

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