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N147DS V

Lee THORPE T-18 · 1973 · Acampo, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N147DS is a 1973 Lee THORPE T-18 (serial 439), registered to Davis Brady (individual) in Acampo, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1992 (34 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0BD0D.

Registered owner
Davis Brady
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Acampo, CA
Serial number
439
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0BD0D · 50136415 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 25, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jun 28, 1992
Last FAA activity
Nov 25, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41508

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8951026

Lee THORPE T-18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 83 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N147DS
Serial Number: 439
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 8951026
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50136415
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0BD0D
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Registrant

Davis Brady
Individual
19690 N Hwy 99 Unit 113
Acampo, CA, 95220
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 25, 2023
Airworthiness Jun 28, 1992
Expiration Nov 30, 2030
Last Activity Nov 25, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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