| Tail Number / N-Number | N417RT |
| Manufacturer | THELEN ROY J |
| Model | VANS ACFT RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80111 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| 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 | PENDER BRYAN C |
| Street | 912 GREENVIEW CT |
| City | ROCHESTER HILLS |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48307-1026 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Oakland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-08-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-11-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51167652 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4EFAA |