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N12260 V

Grumman F4F-3 · 1943 · San Antonio, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N12260 is a 1943 Grumman F4F-3 (serial 12260), registered to Air Legends Foundation (corporation) in San Antonio, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2002 (23 years ago). It carries a P & W R-1830 SERIES engine rated at 1,350 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A05E63. Air Legends Foundation holds 11 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Air Legends Foundation
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
San Antonio, TX
Serial number
12260
Year built
1943 · 83 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A05E63 · 50057143 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 1, 2023
Airworthiness date
Nov 4, 2002
Last FAA activity
Dec 1, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W R-1830 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
1,350 hp
Power per seat
675 hp
FAA engine code
52020

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950507

Grumman F4F-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52020

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-1830 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,350 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12260
Serial Number: 12260
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 3950507
Engine Code: 52020
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50057143
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A05E63
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Registrant

Air Legends Foundation
Corporation
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10101 Reunion Pl Ste 1000
San Antonio, TX, 782164157
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 1, 2023
Airworthiness Nov 4, 2002
Expiration Dec 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 1, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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