# N8281V: 2018 Mark Merrell VANS RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mark Merrell VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/mark-merrell-vans-rv-8) (registry code 056367B, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Superior IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series) (registry code 59251)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00001SC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00001SC) (Superior Air Parts Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 83083
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 5, 2018
- Certificate issued: May 10, 2021
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: AB5122
- Registered owner: [Merrell Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRELL%20MARK)
- Location: [Mansfield, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mansfield)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.5707° N, 97.1448° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76063, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8281V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8281V

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Superior IO-360 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mark Merrell VANS RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Superior IO-360 series)

- [AD 2020-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-12): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Superior Air Parts IO-360-A1A1, IO-360-A1A2, IO-360-A2A1 and 146 more. Effective Jan 15, 2021
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8281V.

## 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 20210422006179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210422006179I), Apr 22, 2021: Mark Merrell VANS RV-8 (N8281V), Saint Augustine, FL, Minor damage. On 22 April, pilot made an approach and landed on runway 31 at ksgj. The crosswind component was strong. Upon landing, he didn?t have sufficient rudder…

## 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) (4)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Superior IO-360 series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists IO-360-A1A1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-360-A1A1
- [STC SE02409AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02409AK): Installation of the Superior Air Parts Cold Air Induction System (CAIS). Wattum Aircraft Services

## Related

- Other Mark Merrell VANS RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mark-merrell-vans-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Superior IO-360 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series.md

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