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N1053 V

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · 1954 · Anchor Point, AK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1053 is a 1954 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (serial 676), registered to Lunenschloss Mike (individual) in Anchor Point, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1989 (36 years ago). It carries a P&W R-985 SERIES engine rated at 450 hp, the engine on 78% of registered Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A01A08. It is one of 92 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Lunenschloss Mike
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Anchor Point, AK
Serial number
676
Year built
1954 · 72 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A01A08 · 50015010 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 30, 1989
Airworthiness date
Oct 30, 1989
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
450 hp
Power per seat
56 hp
FAA engine code
52008

66 of the 85 registered Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) carry this engine (78%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Runway requirement (estimate)

A Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) needs roughly 1,050 ft of runway for takeoff at sea level (takeoff distance ~870 ft plus a 15% safety margin). Check it against a destination airport →

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ICAO24: a01a08
Last known — 2 weeks ago N1053
Observed 2026-09-19 08:54:27 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
4 kt
Altitude (baro)
GROUND
Track
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Squawk
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Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 59.64568, Lng -151.49833
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2808002

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1053
Serial Number: 676
Year Manufactured: 1954
ACFTREF Code: 2808002
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50015010
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A01A08

Registrant

Lunenschloss Mike
Individual
Po Box 1053
Anchor Point, AK, 995561053
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 30, 1989
Airworthiness Oct 30, 1989
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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