| Tail Number / N-Number | N165JM |
| Manufacturer | BALLARD MICHAEL A |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81393 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360-A1A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FRANZON PAUL D |
| Street | PO BOX 249 |
| City | NEW HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27562-0249 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Wake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2003-05-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-10-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50202425 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A10515 |