| Tail Number / N-Number | N417DS |
| Manufacturer | SCHMIESING DON C |
| Model | VANS ACFT RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81379 |
| 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 | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHMIESING DON C |
| Street | 18232 78TH ST NE |
| City | GRANITE FALLS |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98252-9004 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Snohomish County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-01-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-01-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51167175 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4EE7D |