| Tail Number / N-Number | N988JB |
| Manufacturer | BARD JOHN A |
| Model | VANS RV-8A |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 001 |
| 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 | BARD JOHN A |
| Street | 3225 SHELLY HILL RD |
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98274-6134 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Skagit County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-08-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-07-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53344646 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC9A6 |