| Tail Number / N-Number | N417AB |
| Manufacturer | BARGER JOHN A |
| Model | RV8A |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 82-177 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HARDIN GARY E II |
| Street | 716 WHITE OAK CIR |
| City | MORRISTOWN |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37814-2547 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Hamblen County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2005-06-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-06-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51167043 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4EE23 |