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N12988 V

Bowe Walter PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER · 2005

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N12988 is a 2005 Bowe Walter PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER (serial 1), registered to Bowe Walter C Trustee in Sonoma, CA.

Registered owner
Bowe Walter C Trustee
Based in
Sonoma, CA
Serial number
1
Year built
2005 · 21 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A078B2 · 50074262 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 26, 2010
Airworthiness date
May 27, 2005
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056179A

Bowe Walter PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12988
Serial Number: 1
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 056179A
Engine Code: 99999
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): 50074262
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A078B2
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Registrant

Bowe Walter C Trustee
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19500 7Th St E
Sonoma, CA, 954767201
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
MENDIETA CARLENE A TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 26, 2010
Airworthiness May 27, 2005
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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