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N143D V

Douglas DC3A-S4C4G · 1937 · Harlingen, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N143D is a 1937 Douglas DC3A-S4C4G (serial 2054), registered to Reiley Hunter W (individual) in Harlingen, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 1963 (63 years ago). It carries 2 P & W R-1830 SERIES engines rated at 1,350 hp each (2,700 hp total), the engine on 50% of registered Douglas DC3A-S4C4Gs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0AE20. It is one of 2 Douglas DC3A-S4C4G aircraft on the FAA registry. Reiley Hunter W holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Reiley Hunter W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Harlingen, TX
Serial number
2054
Year built
1937 · 89 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0AE20 · 50127040 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 24, 2024
Airworthiness date
Feb 20, 1963
Last FAA activity
Sep 24, 2024
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2031
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 × 2 (2,700 hp total)
Power per seat
84 hp
FAA engine code
52020

1 of the 2 registered Douglas DC3A-S4C4G carry this engine (50%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3021454

Douglas DC3A-S4C4G
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 32
Cruise: 137 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52020

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N143D
Serial Number: 2054
Year Manufactured: 1937
ACFTREF Code: 3021454
Engine Code: 52020
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50127040
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0AE20
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Registrant

Reiley Hunter W
Individual
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14729 Hughes Rd
Harlingen, TX, 785526629
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 24, 2024
Airworthiness Feb 20, 1963
Expiration Sep 30, 2031
Last Activity Sep 24, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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