| Tail Number / N-Number | N523RJ |
| Manufacturer | MCBRIDE RICHARD L |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80027 |
| 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 | I0360 SER A&C |
| 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 | MCBRIDE RICHARD L |
| Street | PO BOX 331 |
| City | EAGLE |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 81631-0331 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Eagle County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-10-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-08-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51512623 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69593 |