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N109GS V

Mcewen SPECIAL · 1973 · Torrance, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N109GS is a 1973 Mcewen SPECIAL (serial 1), registered to Kalmar Istvan (individual) in Torrance, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1980 (46 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A026CA. Kalmar Istvan holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kalmar Istvan
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Torrance, CA
Serial number
1
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A026CA · 50023312 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 29, 1998
Airworthiness date
May 14, 1980
Last FAA activity
Aug 7, 2025
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
99999

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05629DB

Mcewen SPECIAL
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N109GS
Serial Number: 1
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 05629DB
Engine Code: 99999
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): 50023312
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A026CA
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Registrant

Kalmar Istvan
Individual
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23890 Madison St
Torrance, CA, 905056009
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 29, 1998
Airworthiness May 14, 1980
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Aug 7, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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