| Tail Number / N-Number | N198DC |
| Manufacturer | BROOKS |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 82002 |
| 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 | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CLINTON DAVID L |
| Street | 1216 HYGEIA AVE |
| City | ENCINITAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92024-1619 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Diego County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-04-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50303061 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18631 |