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N161WL V

Watson Walter S DSA-1 · 2006 · Dover, DE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N161WL is a 2006 Watson Walter S DSA-1 (serial 161004), registered to Crestair Air LLC (LLC) in Dover, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 2006 (20 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0F764. Crestair Air LLC holds 15 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Crestair Air LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Dover, DE
Serial number
161004
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0F764 · 50173544 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 20, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jan 10, 2006
Last FAA activity
Feb 20, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
85 hp
FAA engine code
17008

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0561941

Watson Walter S DSA-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N161WL
Serial Number: 161004
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 0561941
Engine Code: 17008
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): 50173544
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0F764
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Registrant

Crestair Air LLC
LLC
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3500 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE, 199016041
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 20, 2023
Airworthiness Jan 10, 2006
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 20, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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