| Tail Number / N-Number | N186FS |
| Manufacturer | HECKEL ROBERT P |
| Model | RV8 |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80760 |
| 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 | 0-360-A1D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| 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 | BUCK MICHAEL A |
| Street | 728 FLIGHTLINE DR |
| City | SPRING BRANCH |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78070 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Comal County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-07-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-11-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50253604 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A15784 |