| Tail Number / N-Number | N278BB |
| Manufacturer | STEWART WILLIAM L |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2021 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1 |
| 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 | SUPERIOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| 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 | STEWART WILLIAM L |
| Street | 1527 W JACKSON BLVD |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60607-5303 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2022-02-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-10-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50542117 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C44F |