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 records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 4 8500 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N17099 | Rearwin 8500 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2024-06-28 | Valid |
| N16473 | Rearwin 8500 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2019-03-21 | 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 |