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N171LA V

Federal Aircraft Factory DH115 VAMPIRE MK55 · 1959 · Wilmington, DE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N171LA is a 1959 Federal Aircraft Factory DH115 VAMPIRE MK55 (serial 989), registered to Vampire Aviation LLC (LLC) in Wilmington, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2020 (6 years ago). It carries a Dehav Eng GOBLIN MK 35 engine rated at 3,100 lbf. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A11DDF. Vampire Aviation LLC holds 9 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Vampire Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Serial number
989
Year built
1959 · 67 yrs old
Airworthiness class
434
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A11DDF · 50216737 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 6, 2019
Airworthiness date
May 10, 2020
Last FAA activity
Mar 5, 2024
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Dehav Eng GOBLIN MK 35
Engine type
Turbo-jet
Rated thrust
3,100 lbf
FAA engine code
20009

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3420120

Federal Aircraft Factory DH115 VAMPIRE MK55
Engines: 1
Type: jet
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 20009

Manufacturer: Dehav Eng
Model: GOBLIN MK 35
Type: Turbo-jet
Thrust: 3,100 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N171LA
Serial Number: 989
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 3420120
Engine Code: 20009
Status: V (V)
Certification: 434
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50216737
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A11DDF
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Registrant

Vampire Aviation LLC
LLC
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Po Box 8702
Wilmington, DE, 198998702
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 6, 2019
Airworthiness May 10, 2020
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Mar 5, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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