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N172LA V

Dehavilland VAMPIRE · 1957 · Wilmington, DE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N172LA is a 1957 Dehavilland VAMPIRE (serial BY-385), registered to Vampire Aviation LLC (LLC) in Wilmington, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 2019 (7 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 A12196. It is one of 2 Dehavilland VAMPIRE aircraft on the FAA registry. Vampire Aviation LLC holds 9 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Vampire Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Serial number
BY-385
Year built
1957 · 69 yrs old
Airworthiness class
443
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A12196 · 50220626 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 7, 2024
Airworthiness date
Sep 9, 2019
Last FAA activity
Dec 16, 2024
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2031
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 2801502

Dehavilland VAMPIRE
Engines: 1
Type: jet
Seats: 3
Cruise: 120 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 20009

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N172LA
Serial Number: BY-385
Year Manufactured: 1957
ACFTREF Code: 2801502
Engine Code: 20009
Status: V (V)
Certification: 443
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50220626
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A12196
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Registrant

Vampire Aviation LLC
LLC
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1000 N West St Ste 1501
Wilmington, DE, 198011001
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 7, 2024
Airworthiness Sep 9, 2019
Expiration Mar 31, 2031
Last Activity Dec 16, 2024
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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