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N12156 V

Palen ALBATROSD-VA · 1975 · Rhinebeck, NY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N12156 is a 1975 Palen ALBATROSD-VA (serial 17-D-7517), registered to Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum (corporation) in Rhinebeck, NY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1983 (43 years ago). It carries a Fairchild 6-440 SERIES engine rated at 200 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A05A8F. Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum holds 57 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Rhinebeck, NY
Serial number
17-D-7517
Year built
1975 · 51 yrs old
Airworthiness class
423
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A05A8F · 50055217 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 22, 1994
Airworthiness date
May 25, 1983
Last FAA activity
Jul 28, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Fairchild 6-440 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
200 hp
Power per seat
200 hp
FAA engine code
26003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0562282

Palen ALBATROSD-VA
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 26003

Manufacturer: Fairchild
Model: 6-440 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12156
Serial Number: 17-D-7517
Year Manufactured: 1975
ACFTREF Code: 0562282
Engine Code: 26003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 423
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50055217
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A05A8F
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Registrant

Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
Corporation
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Po Box 229
Rhinebeck, NY, 125720229
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 22, 1994
Airworthiness May 25, 1983
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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