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N1078L V

Smith David W SUPER CAT DS-1 · 2002 · Mcpherson, KS

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1078L is a 2002 Smith David W SUPER CAT DS-1 (serial 121339), registered to Smith David W (individual) in Mcpherson, KS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2002 (23 years ago). It carries a Zenoah ALL MDLS A/B engine rated at 25 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A02230. Smith David W holds 10 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Smith David W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Mcpherson, KS
Serial number
121339
Year built
2002 · 24 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A02230 · 50021060 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 29, 2002
Airworthiness date
Nov 16, 2002
Last FAA activity
Apr 28, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2028
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Zenoah ALL MDLS A/B
Engine type
2-Cycle Piston
Rated power
25 hp
Power per seat
25 hp
FAA engine code
72000

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614SC

Smith David W SUPER CAT DS-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 72000

Manufacturer: Zenoah
Model: ALL MDLS A/B
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 25 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1078L
Serial Number: 121339
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05614SC
Engine Code: 72000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50021060
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A02230
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Registrant

Smith David W
Individual
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636 Sonora Dr
Mcpherson, KS, 674602624
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 29, 2002
Airworthiness Nov 16, 2002
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 28, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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