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N17040 V

Porterfield 35-70 · 1976

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6480104

Porterfield 35-70
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 66 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17040

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: TSIO-520 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N17040
Serial Number: 240
Year Manufactured: 1976
ACFTREF Code: 6480104
Engine Code: 17040
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50216052
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A11C2A
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Registrant

Prather Carl L
9568 Estates Dr
Gilroy, CA, 950209193
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 28, 2011
Airworthiness Dec 1, 1993
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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