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N161FA V

Lawson Ron RANS S-19 · Sheridan, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N161FA is a Lawson Ron RANS S-19 (serial 090800035), registered to Buckwinkler Michael D (co-owner) in Sheridan, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2011 (15 years ago). It carries a Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0F5E3. Buckwinkler Michael D holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Buckwinkler Michael D
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Sheridan, IL
Serial number
090800035
Kit
Rans Designs Inc S-19
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0F5E3 · 50172743 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 25, 2023
Airworthiness date
Feb 20, 2011
Last FAA activity
Feb 25, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax SEE BOMBADIER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
55555

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05630LL

Lawson Ron RANS S-19
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55555

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: SEE BOMBADIER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N161FA
Serial Number: 090800035
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05630LL
Engine Code: 55555
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Rans Designs Inc
Kit Model: S-19

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50172743
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0F5E3
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Registrant

Buckwinkler Michael D
Co-Owner
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3900 E 2609Th Rd
Sheridan, IL, 605519758
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
BUCKWINKLER SUSAN M

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 25, 2023
Airworthiness Feb 20, 2011
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 25, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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