| Tail Number / N-Number | N852RV |
| Manufacturer | KNAPP LOUIS |
| Model | RV8A |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80852 |
| 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-8A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KNAPP LOUIS P |
| Street | 48052 MEADOW LN |
| City | CHESTERFIELD |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48051-2946 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Macomb County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-10-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-07-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52730121 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB051 |