# N838SJ: 2004 Gustafson Gerald A VANS RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Gustafson Gerald A VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/gustafson-gerald-a-vans-rv-8) (registry code 05616WO, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Mazda 13B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/mazda-13b) (registry code 43200)
- Serial number: 80108
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2004
- Certificate issued: November 6, 2019
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: AB77AB
- Registered owner: [Proffitt Perry V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROFFITT%20PERRY%20V)
- Location: [Keller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Keller)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.0097° N, 97.2200° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76262, 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=838SJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N838SJ

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 (Gustafson Gerald A VANS RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Mazda 13B)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N838SJ.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N838SJ.

## 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 Gustafson Gerald A VANS RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gustafson-gerald-a-vans-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Mazda 13B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/mazda-13b.md

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