| Tail Number / N-Number | N88XL |
| Manufacturer | HILKER DAVID |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81828 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 380 hp (283 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HILKER DAVID |
| Street | 300 E AVE B |
| City | CIMARRON |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67835 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Gray County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-07-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-05-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53016624 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC1D94 |