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N142DW V

Walt George T VANS ACFT RV-4 · 1998 · Midlothian, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N142DW is a 1998 Walt George T VANS ACFT RV-4 (serial 2449), registered to Nelson Jim (individual) in Midlothian, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1998 (28 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-320-D1A engine rated at 160 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0AA7E. Nelson Jim holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Nelson Jim
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Midlothian, TX
Serial number
2449
Year built
1998 · 28 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0AA7E · 50125176 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 2, 2020
Airworthiness date
Mar 28, 1998
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-320-D1A
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
160 hp
Power per seat
80 hp
FAA engine code
42145

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05605WE

Walt George T VANS ACFT RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42145

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-D1A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N142DW
Serial Number: 2449
Year Manufactured: 1998
ACFTREF Code: 05605WE
Engine Code: 42145
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): 50125176
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0AA7E
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Registrant

Nelson Jim
Individual
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3150 Eagles Nest Ct
Midlothian, TX, 760654703
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 2, 2020
Airworthiness Mar 28, 1998
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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