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Detroit VEGA DL-1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5261003

Detroit VEGA DL-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 5
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 51654

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-985-AN-14B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 400 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12288
Serial Number: 161
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 5261003
Engine Code: 51654
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50057261
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A05EB1
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Registrant

Mid America Flight Museum
602 Mike Hall Pkwy
Mount Pleasant, TX, 754558947
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 10, 2021
Airworthiness Nov 3, 1970
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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