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N14574 V

Swanson SPAD XIII · 1975 · Owls Head, ME

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N14574 is a 1975 Swanson SPAD XIII (serial C-1), registered to Owls Head Transportation Museum (corporation) in Owls Head, ME. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1980 (46 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0B8AD. Owls Head Transportation Museum holds 16 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Owls Head, ME
Serial number
C-1
Year built
1975 · 51 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0B8AD · 50134255 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 28, 2014
Airworthiness date
May 16, 1980
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2027
FAA region
Western

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
41514

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0560820

Swanson SPAD XIII
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N14574
Serial Number: C-1
Year Manufactured: 1975
ACFTREF Code: 0560820
Engine Code: 41514
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): 50134255
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0B8AD
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Registrant

Owls Head Transportation Museum
Corporation
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Po Box 277
Owls Head, ME, 048540277
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 28, 2014
Airworthiness May 16, 1980
Expiration Apr 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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