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N1178V V

Beech D17S · 1944

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1150538

Beech D17S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 5
Cruise: 137 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1178V
Serial Number: 6917
Year Manufactured: 1944
ACFTREF Code: 1150538
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6133
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50044670
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A049B8

Registrant

Sorenson Fred C
2800 Sterling Cove Dr
Las Vegas, NV, 891287729
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 19, 2018
Airworthiness Oct 1, 1968
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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