| Tail Number / N-Number | N44LY |
| Manufacturer | PULS KURT V |
| Model | VANS RV8 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 82777 |
| 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-360-A1B6 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MURPHY MICHAEL V |
| Street | 303 W OHIO ST APT 2808 |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60654-7972 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2010-09-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-08-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51244525 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A54955 |