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N12051 V

Blom TURBULENT · 1967 · Lehighton, PA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N12051 is a 1967 Blom TURBULENT (serial 556), registered to Beltz Richard D (individual) in Lehighton, PA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1980 (46 years ago). It carries a Volkswagen CONVERSION engine rated at 36 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A056D3. Beltz Richard D holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Beltz Richard D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Lehighton, PA
Serial number
556
Year built
1967 · 59 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A056D3 · 50053323 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 6, 2009
Airworthiness date
May 10, 1980
Last FAA activity
Mar 24, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Volkswagen CONVERSION
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
36 hp
Power per seat
18 hp
FAA engine code
63501

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

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ICAO24: a056d3
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05601CM

Blom TURBULENT
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63501

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: CONVERSION
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 36 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12051
Serial Number: 556
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 05601CM
Engine Code: 63501
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): 50053323
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A056D3
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Registrant

Beltz Richard D
Individual
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357 Airport Rd
Lehighton, PA, 182359308
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 6, 2009
Airworthiness May 10, 1980
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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