# N897ML: 2005 Brennan George A RV-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Brennan George A RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/brennan-george-a-rv-8) (registry code 05618XK, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 81896
- Year built: 2005
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 30, 2005
- Certificate issued: October 6, 2017
- Expires: October 31, 2027
- Mode S code: AC6073
- Registered owners: [Latta Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LATTA%20MICHAEL%20D), [Latta Linda C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LATTA%20LINDA%20C)
- Location: [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 47.2884° N, 122.1240° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98092, 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=897ML
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N897ML

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 (Brennan George A RV-8)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N897ML.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N897ML.

## 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 Brennan George A RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/brennan-george-a-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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