| Tail Number / N-Number | N578RV |
| Manufacturer | GARY L GEMBALA |
| Model | RV-8A |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80882 |
| 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-8A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GEMBALA GARY L |
| Street | 19090 BEARS PAW LN |
| City | STRONGSVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 44136-7470 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-09-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-07-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51666654 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A76DAC |