Rearwin 8500
6 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1936 to 1954; half of them date from 1938 or earlier. Oregon has the most (2). 17% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 8500 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Leblond 85 Series (4), Leblond 70 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Rearwin
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 3, 1983; newest June 28, 2024
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8500 | 4 | 1936 | 66.7% |
| 8500 DELUXE | 2 | 1938 to 1954 | 33.3% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Alfred & Lois Kelch Aviation Museum INC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Rearwin 8500 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Rearwin 8500s?
Oregon, with 2.
Who owns the Rearwin 8500?
17% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 6
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N17099 | Rearwin 8500 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2024-06-28 | Valid |
| N20723 | Rearwin 8500 DELUXE |
Alfred & Lois Kelch Aviation Museum INC Brodhead, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-07-07 | Valid |
| N16473 | Rearwin 8500 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2019-03-21 | Valid |
| N18771 | Rearwin 8500 DELUXE |
Individual owner Rhode Island |
Standard | 2011-11-04 | Valid |
| N15898 | Rearwin 8500 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
None on file | 1994-02-25 | Valid |
| N4478D | Rearwin 8500 |
Individual owner Oregon |
None on file | 1983-10-03 | Valid |