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N168WS V

Grumman G-73 · 1946

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3951802

Grumman G-73
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 12
Cruise: 143 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N168WS
Serial Number: J-5
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 3951802
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50210553
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1116B
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Registrant

Pantechnicon Aviation Ltd
2207 Bellanca St
Minden, NV, 894238625
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 26, 1997
Airworthiness Sep 8, 1997
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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