# N448GM: 2004 Matson Gary D VANS ACFT RV-8A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Matson Gary D VANS ACFT RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/matson-gary-d-vans-acft-rv-8a) (registry code 056171X, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 81869
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 31, 2004
- Certificate issued: August 5, 2004
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: A568F7
- Registered owner: [Matson Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATSON%20GARY%20D)
- Location: [Wyalusing, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wyalusing)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.7214° N, 76.2769° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 18853, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=448GM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N448GM

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 (Matson Gary D VANS ACFT RV-8A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N448GM.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20060421011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060421011439I), Apr 21, 2006: Amtr RV8A (N448GM), Endicott, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On 04/21/2006 at 1715 EDT a vans RV-8A (N448GM) operated by the owner/builder, the pilot [privacy data omitted] landed on grassy area at czg. On rollout,…

## 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 Matson Gary D VANS ACFT RV-8A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/matson-gary-d-vans-acft-rv-8a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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