| Tail Number / N-Number | N853BL |
| Manufacturer | HILL JAMES D |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80384 |
| 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 | GONZALES ROBERT JR |
| Street | 605 CATALINA DR |
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76712-3740 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | McLennan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-09-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-12-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52731241 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB2A1 |