| Tail Number / N-Number | N542RT |
| Manufacturer | MICHAEL S VERKAIK |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2022 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 83342 |
| 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-A1A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | VERKAIK MICHAEL S |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 9525 RODDEN RD |
| City | OAKDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95361-8779 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2022-06-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51560343 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6E0E3 |