| Tail Number / N-Number | N188SM |
| Manufacturer | MEHRHOFF STANLEY E |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80072 |
| 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 | I0-360-B1E |
| 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 | MEHRHOFF STANLEY E |
| Street | 24480 CAVE CREEK RD |
| City | PRAIRIE HOME |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65068-2011 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Cooper County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-12-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-11-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50260000 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A16000 |